Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1976 Celica.
The 1976 Toyota Celica appears at the outset of a model lineage later examined from 1990 through 2005, a span in which complaint volumes fluctuated dramatically, peaking at 108 reports in the year 2000 and dropping to just four in 2004. Although the early‑generation Celica lies outside the complaint data window, its placement before the studied period underscores a distinct reliability trajectory that precedes the later peaks and troughs. This context positions the 1976 model as an antecedent to the later variations that would define the brand’s evolving service record.
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.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
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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