Wheel Problems of Toyota Celica

Toyota Celica owners have reported 3 wheel related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common wheel problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's wheel (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Wheel related problems of Toyota Celica

Problem Category Number of Problems
Wheel problems
3

Wheel problem #1

Daughter (17) lost control of car in a curve due to wet roads and speed. The car spun then struck a tree head on. The car was a total loss. The impact was great enough to bust the radiator and kill the motor but neither air bag deployed. My younger daughter (15) was in the passenger's seat. Both girls were wearing seatbelts. Luckily there were no major injuries.

Wheel problem #2

Purchased new 2003 Celica gts. From dealer. 26,398 miles paint bubbling on all wheels. Dealer/factory rep. Would not replace wheels. Repainted instead and stated " they would replace if issue happened again. 42,197 miles paint bubbling again on all wheels. Factory rep. Refused to replace/repair. " dealer will not replace either.

Wheel problem #3

While driving 22mph front passenger wheel locked up, resulting in a minor collision. Dealer has inspected vehicle, and manufacturer has been notified.



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