2004 Toyota Celica
Only 4 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 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
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Complaints per year
2004: 4 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
Only 4 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Vehicle speed control
1 of 4 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.
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Tl*the contact owns a 2004 Toyota Celica. While driving floor-mat interference caused the accelerator pedal to stick. The manufacturer was notified, and a representative advised her that the dealer could install a new clip to secure the floor-mat.
NHTSA ODI report, 2009-09-30
Service brakes
1 of 4 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Seat belts
1 of 4 total reports mentions: seat belts.
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My drivers side seat belt does not retract easily. If I extend it out to put it on with slack, and let go, it stays slacked. I have to move it in and out a few times before it feels "Snug".
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-04-08
Power train
1 of 4 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing manual transmission.
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At around 70,000 miles (Around jan 2012), my Celica (Manual transmission) began slipping out of 3RD gear, sporadically.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-10-08
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2004 Toyota Celica — pre-purchase inspection
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- Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
- Seat belts: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2004 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 2004 Toyota Celica?
- The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2004 Toyota Celica have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.