2000 Toyota Celica

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2000 Toyota Celica
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:08:27.000Z

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

2000: 106 complaints

View as data table

Year	Complaints
1980	2
1982	4
1983	3
1984	3
1985	7
1986	9
1987	5
1988	6
1989	11
1990	29
1991	27
1992	21
1993	13
1994	14
1995	22
1996	9
1997	8
1998	5
1999	10
2000	106
2001	47
2002	29
2003	17
2004	4
2005	4

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 14%

14% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 15 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

POWER TRAIN 8%

8% of complaints: power train — 9 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 8%

8% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 9 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 8%

8% of complaints: power train — 8 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 8%

8% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 8 distinct reports on file.

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 (15 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for power train issues (9 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (9 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.

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:engine, accounting for 14% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2000 Toyota Celica have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.