Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1972 Celica.
The 1972 Toyota Celica launched a nameplate whose longevity is reflected in the model's broader complaint record, which spans owner feedback logged between 1990 and 2005. Across those fifteen years, the dataset shows 108 complaints at its 2000 peak and just 4 at its 2004 low, a swing that defines the operational range of the model's real-world reliability conversation. For a researcher, the implication is that any assessment of the 1972 car sits within a long-running record rather than a single-year snapshot, where the 2000 high and 2004 trough together bracket the extremes of owner-reported issues across the model's life.
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.