The 1998 Toyota Celica was built in three body styles: coupe, hatchback and convertible. Each was offered with either an automatic or a manual transmission, giving six trim combinations for the year, and the engine on record across them is the 2.2L twin-cam four (5S-FE). What separates one 1998 Celica from the next is the body and the transmission rather than the engine.
Engines
- 2.2L 2164CC l4 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
Trims
- 2D Convertible, Automatic
- 2D Convertible, Standard
- 2D Coupe, Automatic
- 2D Coupe, Standard
- 2D Hatchback, Automatic
- 2D Hatchback, Standard
Known issues on the 1998 Celica. One recall stands on the federal record for this model year, NHTSA campaign 20V033000, and it covers the driver-side frontal air bag inflator module: in the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the inflator may rupture. Toyota's campaign reaches certain 1998-2000 RAV4, 1998-1999 RAV4 EV and Celica and 1997-1998 Supra vehicles. Owners have filed 8 complaints against the 1998 Celica, and Toyota has issued 26 technical service bulletins for the year.
Because that campaign reaches only certain vehicles rather than every 1998 Celica, the inflator is worth confirming by VIN before any work that disturbs the steering wheel or the restraint system.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 1998-2000 RAV4, 1998-1999 RAV4 EV and Celica and 1997-1998 Supra vehicles. Th
In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the
Toyota will notify owners, and owners will have the option to self-inspect, or have a dealer inspect the steering wheel
TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2023 model year vehicles may be available provided the re
TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions
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Replacement vin plates.
TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.
Toyota Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2021 model year vehicles may be available provided the re
Showing the 8 most recent of 48 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
THE REAR WINDOW OF THE CONVERTIBLE WAS DESIGNED SUCH THAT RAISING AND LOWERING THE AUTOMATIC TOP WAS NOT GIVEN ENOUGH CL
DRIVING FOR 10 MINUTES IN THE CAR THREW A ROD, CRACKED THE BLOCK, SHEARDS OF METAL THRU OIL PAN & WATER COOLANT SYSTEM.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS COOPER LIFE LINER SLE TIRES P205/55R 15 ON A 1998 TOYOTA CELICA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING
WINDSHIELD MOTOR WAS WORKING BUT THE WIPER BLADES WERE NOT OPERABLE. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP, AND THEY TOLD
TOYOTA HAS FAILED TO NOTIFY ME OF THE FAULTY AIRBAG RECALL AND HAS FAILED TO FIX THE FAULTY AIRBAG AND IN ADDITION, MY
