MYRModel Year Report

2000 Toyota Celica

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2000 Toyota Celica
RENDERED 2026-09-16T17:08:30.886Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Toyota Celica Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2000 highlighted. 1980: 2 complaints 1980 1982: 4 complaints 1983: 3 complaints 1984: 3 complaints 1985: 7 complaints 1985 1986: 9 complaints 1987: 5 complaints 1988: 6 complaints 1989: 11 complaints 1989 1990: 29 complaints 1991: 27 complaints 1992: 21 complaints 1993: 13 complaints 1993 1994: 14 complaints 1995: 22 complaints 1996: 9 complaints 1997: 8 complaints 1997 1998: 5 complaints 1999: 10 complaints 2000: 106 complaints 2000 2001: 47 complaints 2001 2002: 29 complaints 2003: 17 complaints 2004: 4 complaints 2005: 4 complaints 2005
2000: 106 complaints
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YearComplaints
19802
19824
19833
19843
19857
19869
19875
19886
198911
199029
199127
199221
199313
199414
199522
19969
19978
19985
199910
2000106
200147
200229
200317
20044
20054

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 39%

39% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 41 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and belts and associated pulleys.

CRASH
POWER TRAIN 20%

20% of complaints: power train — 21 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

CRASH INJURY
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 10%

10% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 11 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

CRASH
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ACCELERATOR ON 2000 TOYOTA CELICA STUCK AND I ENDED UP GOING THROUGH THE WINDOW OF A BUILDING.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20031111

AIR BAGS 8%

8% of complaints: air bags — 9 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASH INJURY DEATH
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2000 TOYOTA CELICA WITH FRONT AND SIDE AIR BAGS. NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WHEN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT HAPPENED. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20030919

MY SON WAS SIDESWIPED BY EIGHTEEN WHEELER WHERE HE SPUN AND REGAINED CONTROL OF THE CAR. HE ENDED UP HITTING A LIGHT POLE ON THE FREEWAY AT AN ESTIMATED SPEED OF 40 MPH PLUS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030808

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A 55 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20010430

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 6%

6% of complaints: electrical system — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing ignition and 12v/24v/48v battery.

FIRE

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 20020430 — DP (closed 20020620)

ENGINE SEIZURE

R 20041129 — service brakes, hydraulic

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.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER AND BOOSTER. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 29, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-888-270-9371

Campaign 04V455000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20050316 — exterior lighting

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 D

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RESISTOR, WHICH WILL DECREASE THE LUMINOUS INTENSITY OF THE DRL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 16, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.

Campaign 04V566000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20060701 — exterior lighting

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 N

Remedy: CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.

Campaign 06E049000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2000 Toyota Celica — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (41 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (21 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 04V455000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 04V566000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E049000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2000 Toyota Celica reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Toyota Celica?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 39% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2000 Toyota Celica have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.