1997 Toyota Celica

$4,900
from
2
listings
$5K–$12K
price range
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Low$4,900
High$11,922
From$4,900
Avg Mileage175,000 mi
Fresh

Sourced from 2 dealer listings in the latest market snapshot as of

1997 Toyota Celica Trims

All Trims Combined
From$4,900
$5K–$12K
2 listings175,000 avg miles
GT
From$1,500
32 listings|$2K–$25K

1997 Toyota Celica Pricing

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Toyota Celica Safety & Reliability

Elevated

The 1997 Toyota Celica's elevated safety profile includes 0 recall campaigns and 8 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

0
Recalls
8
Complaints
1
Crashes
1
Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 1997 Toyota Celica has accumulated 8 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with visibility leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Visibility2
02Electrical System,visibility1
03Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
04Structure1
05Air Bags1
8 total across 1 model years (1997–1997)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Toyota Celica Fuel Economy

22–28mpg combined
·
19-25city
·
26-32hwy
·
$2,400-$3,050/yr

With 6 configurations tested, the 1997 Toyota Celica ranges from 22 to 28 MPG combined. That's a 6 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim
Celica - Manual 5-spd
28mpg
1.8L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
25 city32 hwy~$2,400/yr-1/10 Poor
Celica - Automatic 4-spd
26mpg
1.8L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
23 city31 hwy~$2,600/yr-1/10 Poor
Celica - Automatic 4-spd
22mpg
2.2L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
19 city26 hwy~$3,050/yr-1/10 Poor
Celica - Manual 5-spd
22mpg
2.2L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
19 city26 hwy~$3,050/yr-1/10 Poor
Celica Convertible - Automatic 4-spd
22mpg
2.2L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
19 city27 hwy~$3,050/yr-1/10 Poor
Celica Convertible - Manual 5-spd
22mpg
2.2L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
19 city26 hwy~$3,050/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 1997 Toyota Celica

19States

If you're near California, you're in luck: 15% of listings are there. But with 19 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 1997.

Buying a 1997 Toyota Celica?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 1997 Toyota Celica a good car to buy?

The 1997 Toyota Celica has 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue area is visibility, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

What's the gas mileage of the 1997 Toyota Celica?

Fuel economy ranges from 22 to 28 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $511 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 1997 Toyota Celica?

VISIBILITY is the number-one complaint area for the 1997 Toyota Celica, based on 8 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.

How does the 1997 compare to other Toyota Celica years?

Pricing, reliability, and supply vary across Toyota Celica model years. Visit the Toyota Celica buyer's guide to compare year-over-year.

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