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...
1974-2005 · 29 model years
Toyota Celica Problems by year
Owners have filed 474 complaints about the Toyota Celica across 29 model years, and it has 11 recalls. The 2000 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (106), while 1974, 1977, 1978 have far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the engine & cooling, followed by the airbags.
- Complaints
- 474
- Recalls
- 11
- Crashes
- 94
- Fires
- 12
- Injuries
- 71
- Deaths
- 7
Celica complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common Celica problems
Toyota Celica recalls 11
Ride control is recalling certain front strut mounts branded as gabriel ride control or arvinmeritor, p/nos. 142435, 142193, 142305, 142303, Sold as replacement equipment for the vehicles listed above. The affected front strut mounts did not contain a weld...
Gulf states toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "Tire selection and rims." These vehicles were sold between september 1, 2005 and june 2, 2008...
Certain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to...
Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, 'Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.' The luminous intensity of the daytime running lamp (drl) will be modified to meet the...
Certain passenger vehicles have the possibility that the recess retains a rubber seal ring, which is located at the end of the cylinder body, and may be corroded due to an improper washing process.
On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel tank check valve, located in the fuel tank inlet pipe, may become separated from the inlet pipe and fall into the fuel tank. If the check valve falls into the tank, fuel may spill from the fuel inlet pipe when the fuel...
These cruise control systems fail to hold the speed set by the driver and can accelerate above the intended set speed.
AIR BAG INFLATOR CASE WAS INCORRECTLY MACHINED.
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Soldered terminals of the cruise control computer may develop cracks due to improper application of the coating to the printed circuit board...
Due to a faulty press die used in manufacturing alternator pulleys, pulleys installed on certain vehicles may crack and break during vehicle operation. The battery would then be constantly drained without recharging.
Latest Celica complaints
Many things are happening to my truck that's why I am contacting you people to see if I got any callback thank you so much
The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Celica equipped with Dextero Touring, DTR1 Tires Size 205/55R16 91H, and DOT: Y9JTCHX1816. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 MPH she observed a noise emanating from the undercarriage of the vehicle. The vehicle was steered to the side of the road where the vehicle was inspected but no failure was found. The contact continued to drive at approximately 55 MPH and observed a popping sound emanating from the inner carriage. The vehicle was steered to the side of...
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the road where she observed the rear passenger tire separating. The tire was replaced with assistance from a passerby. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle failure mileage was approximately 133,621 and the tire failure mileage was 33,000
This vehicle was involved in a rollover accident on Monday, January 15, 2024. When the car rolled over several times, the airbags never deployed. This vehicle is available for inspection, The driver safety was put at risk with a neck injury due to the airbags, not deploying Yes, and auto repair business is aware that the airbags did not deploy. The police were notified at the accident that the airbags did not deploy. There were no warning, lamps, messages, or other symptoms of an airbag problem prior to the failure of the airbags to deploy.
The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Celica. The contact stated that the daytime running lights failed to turn off as needed, causing the battery to be drained. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the running lights needed to be adjusted. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the headlight switch needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 04V566000 (Exterior Lighting). The manufacturer was notified of the failure however, no additional assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 123,268.
Lf wheel bearing is gone and axle is only thing holding on the wheel. The steering knuckle is damaged, caliper/bracket is damaged, rotors damaged, axle damaged. Extremely unsafe to drive
Belt tensioner won't retract when trying to replace serpentina belt. Most likely a defective part , original. Have to creative finding other ways to replace belt without breaking the tensioner.
Questions about the Toyota Celica
Which Toyota Celica years have the most problems?
Which Toyota Celica years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Toyota Celica problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the engine & cooling (95), airbags (82), seats & seat belts (51) most often.
How many recalls does the Toyota Celica have?
NHTSA lists 11 recalls across all Toyota Celica model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data