MYRModel Year Report

2002 Toyota Celica

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2002 Toyota Celica
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:07:28.572Z

Only 29 complaints on file — too few 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.

Only 29 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Toyota Celica Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2002 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 2001: 47 complaints 2001 2002: 29 complaints 2002 2003: 17 complaints 2004: 4 complaints 2005: 4 complaints 2005
2002: 29 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

Only 29 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

AIR BAGS

6 of 29 total reports mention: air bags.

CRASH INJURY
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CONSUMER'S DAUGHTER WAS INVOLVED IN A MINOR TRAFFIC ACCIDENT IN WHICH THE VEHICLE SUFFERED A CONSIDERABLE AMOUNT OF DAMAGE, CONSUMER FEELS FOR SUCH A MINOR ACCIDENT IN WHICH THE OTHER VEHICLE SUFFERED NO DAMAGE , THE VEHICLE SHOULD NOT HAVE INCURRED...

NHTSA ODI report, 20021227

WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH AND WITHOUT WARNING CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK *JG

NHTSA ODI report, 20020705

AIR BAGS

5 of 29 total reports mention: air bags.

CRASH INJURY
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DAUGHTER (17) LOST CONTROL OF CAR IN A CURVE DUE TO WET ROADS AND SPEED. THE CAR SPUN THEN STRUCK A TREE HEAD ON. THE CAR WAS A TOTAL LOSS. THE IMPACT WAS GREAT ENOUGH TO BUST THE RADIATOR AND KILL THE MOTOR BUT NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130507

POWER TRAIN

2 of 29 total reports mention: power train.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2 of 29 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2 of 29 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20030404 — fuel system, gasoline

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

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPAIR THE FUEL TANK CHECK VALVE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 4, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE D

Campaign 03V074000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2002 Toyota Celica — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 03V074000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2002 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 2002 Toyota Celica?

The most-reported component is air bags:frontal, accounting for 21% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2002 Toyota Celica have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

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