Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1973 Celica.
The 1973 Toyota Celica represents a specific model year within the manufacturer's catalog, though the provided dataset offers no technical specifications regarding its body configuration, underlying platform, or engine displacement. What the records do reveal is the model's position relative to a later documented reliability window spanning 1990 to 2005, a fifteen-year stretch that captured the lineage at its most problematic—with 108 complaints registered in 2000—and its most stable, with volumes dropping to just 4 by 2004. This dramatic compression of complaint data across subsequent decades places the 1973 variant in the uncharted early history of the nameplate, preceding by nearly two decades the documented volatility that would later define the Celica's quality trajectory.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 165 in |
| Overall width | 61.8 in |
| Overall height | 49.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 95.7 in |
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.