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Major Problems with Toyota Celica - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what Toyota Celica model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 2000, for instance, is the worst year for the Celica. Older Celica vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

Browse Toyota Celica problems by years

2005 3 2004 4 2003 15 2002 29 2001 47 2000 102 1999 9

Worst Toyota Celica Problems

AIR BAGS
2000 Toyota Celica January 17, 2002 Victims: 3

2000 toyota celica with front and side air bags. none of the air bags deployed when automobile accident happened. *jb

AIR BAGS
2000 Toyota Celica October 3, 2004 Victims: 2 Mileage: 110000 miles

Vehicle went of shoulder, frontend sank and the car catapulted head over end1 and 1/2 times ending upside down....no airbags deployed at all...our daughter died instantly....no other contributing factors. car was total loss

AIR BAGS
2002 Toyota Celica July 6, 2014 Victims: 2 Mileage: 165000 miles

Car was traveling @ 50 mph ( posted speed for the road). he sneezed, when he looked up the cars suddenly stopped in front of him. he rear ended the car in front of him going 50 mph. no airbags deployed. the entire front end was crushed. the engine was shoved in. the car is totaled. but not 1 airbag went off. both are bruised from the seat belts & both driver and passenger have whiplash. i am thankful they were wearing seat belts but very concerned the airbags didn't perform as expected. both the clean-up crew & ...

What is the most common problem with Toyota Celica?

Overall the worst problem with Toyota Celica relates to ENGINE problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific Celica years that are prone to issues with these components.

ENGINE 24 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 17 AIR BAGS 16 MANUAL TRANSMISSION 15 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 12 GASOLINE 11 BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS 11 ENGINE 11 FRONTAL 10 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 9 TIRES 8 SEAT BELTS 7 TREAD/BELT 6 BODY 5 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 5 POWER TRAIN 5 SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT 5 FRONT 4 ACCELERATOR PEDAL 4 STRUCTURE 3 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 3 FOUNDATION COMPONENTS 3 WHEELS 3 HEADLIGHTS 3 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 2 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 2 MASTER CYLINDER 2 ANCHORAGE 2 TANK ASSEMBLY 2 SIDEWALL 2 SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY 2 EQUIPMENT 1 AIR CONDITIONER 1 BUMPERS 1 DOOR 1 SUSPENSION 1 FRONT 1 STEERING 1 DELIVERY 1 DRIVESHAFT 1 DISC 1 ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 1 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 1 COOLING SYSTEM 1 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 1 STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR 1 DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM 1 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 1 IGNITION 1 CALIPER 1 LOCK 1 REAR 1 CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 1 MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE 1 12V/24V/48V BATTERY 1 CRUISE CONTROL 1 PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) 1 LOCK 1 GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) 1 ROOF AND PILLARS 1 LATCH 1 TRUNK LID 1 COLUMN 1 SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE 1 COIL SPRINGS 1 CONCEALMENT DEVICES 1 UNDERBODY SHIELDS 1 SIDE/WINDOW 1 TANK ASSEMBLY 1

Number of Complaints Reported in the First Year

2005 1 2004 1 2003 6 2002 11 2001 7 2000 28
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