Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1972 Celica.
The 1972 Toyota Celica Overview establishes the vehicle's core identity through its foundational body, platform, and engine specifications, setting the baseline for the nameplate's mechanical evolution. While this specific model year predates the explicitly tracked complaint era, it anchors a documented reliability history spanning 1990 to 2005—a period that saw model complaints peak at 108 in 2000 before plummeting to a low of just 4 in 2004. This positions the 1972 model at the genesis of the Celica's reliability trajectory, meaning its early engineering represents the starting point for a vehicle line that would ultimately demonstrate profound long-term dependability.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 163 in |
| Overall width | 63 in |
| Overall height | 51.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.9 in |
| Curb weight | 0 lb |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the Celica of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | ST Coupe 1.9L I-4 | 11.50 sec | 18.20 sec | 97 hp | RWD |
| 1971 | ST Coupe 1.9L I-4 | 12.70 sec | 19.00 sec | 97 hp | RWD |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
HEATER HOSES ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING INSTALLATION, RESULTING IN SHORTER SERVICE LIFE. Remedy: HEATER HOSES WILL BE REPLACED ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE.
Showing 4 of 4 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota PRO19-02 | 2022-01-12 | Tires | POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all… |
| Safety Recall an | 2016-07-21 | Equipment | Update on Technician Certification Requirements. |
| T-PG007-01 | 2001-05-04 | Equipment | Replacement vin plates. |
| T-PG002-91 | 1991-01-18 | Equipment | Product general information. |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.