2005 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
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2005
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2005: 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.
Tires
2 of 4 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing sidewall.
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The passenger side rear tire blew out, causing the car to spin out while driving n on i-55 between jackson, ms and memphis, tn resulting in a crash. Initial investigation did not show any nails, to cause the flat.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-05-12
The problem arose one day when I was at my aunts house. My uncle went out side to look a my brand new car, 2005 Celica and noticed that I had a bubble in the side of my tire.
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-11-24
Vehicle speed control
1 of 4 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Toyota Celica. The contact was driving 65 MPH when the accelerator pedal became stuck to the floorboard. The contact was not able to release the accelerator pedal and proceeded to crash into a guard rail.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-12-28
Air bags
1 of 4 total reports mentions: air bags.
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This vehicle was involved in a rollover accident on Monday, January 15, 2024. When the car rolled over several times, the airbags never deployed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-01-16
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2010-05-27Equipment10V035000 Gulf States Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, "Tire selection and rims." These…
Remedy: Dealers will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. Dealers will also correct the owner's manual. The safety…
Buy-smart checklist
2005 Toyota Celica — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Tires: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
- Air bags: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 10V035000 · Equipment
FAQ
- Is the 2005 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 2005 Toyota Celica?
- The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2005 Toyota Celica have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.