Sell your 1999 Toyota Celica for cash

The 1999 Toyota Celica is a small car that came with a 2.2L 4-cyl engine. At 27 years old, many are reaching the point where repairs cost more than the car is worth. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.

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1999 Toyota Celica at a glance

Body styleMinicompact Cars, Subcompact Cars
Engines2.2L 4-cyl
TransmissionsAutomatic 4-spd, Manual 5-spd
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline
Fuel economy19–20 city / 26–27 highway / 22–23 combined MPG
EPA annual fuel cost$2,900–$3,050 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles)
Tailpipe CO₂386–404 grams per mile
Versions tested by EPA4 configurations: Celica Convertible, Celica
Age27 years

Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data. Your car's exact equipment may differ.

What affects its junk value

  • Age: at 27 years old, most of a 1999 Celica's value comes from reusable parts and scrap metal, not resale.
  • Weight: as a small car, it weighs less than a truck or SUV, so its value leans more on parts than on scrap weight. See how scrap prices by weight work.
  • Catalytic converter: like all gas and diesel cars, it has a catalytic converter containing precious metals, one of the most valuable parts on a junk car. An offer assumes it's still in place. More on catalytic converters.
  • Recalls: NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1999 Celica. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking it.
  • Known problems: owners reported the most issues with the tires. If that's what failed on yours, it can still be sold as-is.

How junk car offers are calculated

1999 Toyota Celica recalls

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall covering the 1999 Toyota Celica. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.

Air BagsJan 2020 · NHTSA campaign 20V033000

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 1998-2000 RAV4, 1998-1999 RAV4 EV and Celica and 1997-1998 Supra vehicles. These vehicles were equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) and do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI…

Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag may not properly protect the occupant, and increases the risk of se

Common 1999 Celica problems

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the 1999 Toyota Celica with NHTSA.

Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.

Most-reported components

  • Tires3
  • Seat Belts2
  • Air Bags1
  • Fuel System, Gasoline1
  • Power Train1
  • Structure1

Typical mileage when problems were reported

  • Seat Belts100,000 mi
  • Fuel System, Gasoline60,000 mi
  • Power Train6,000 mi

1999 Toyota Celica service bulletins

Manufacturers have filed 45 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 1999 Toyota Celica. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.

Most common bulletin topics

  • Equipment9
  • Equipment6
  • Air Bags5
  • Back Over Prevention3
  • Electrical System2
  • Equipment2

Recent bulletins

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAug 2023 · TSB003220

    TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsMar 2022 · TTT063620

    TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJan 2022 · Toyota PRO19-02

    POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsMar 2021 · Toyota Safety Re

    Toyota Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA opened 1 defect investigation covering the 1999 Toyota Celica.

Engine and Engine CoolingDP02004 · opened Apr 2002, closed Jun 2002

Engine seizure

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Selling a 1999 Celica: questions

How much is a 1999 Toyota Celica worth for junk?

It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. Its parts make up much of its value. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.

Can I junk a 1999 Celica that doesn't run?

Yes. We buy 1999 Celicas that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.

Can I sell a 1999 Celica with open recalls?

Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1999 Toyota Celica; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What paperwork do I need to sell my 1999 Celica?

Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.

Before you sell

Sources

Data retrieved October 2026.

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