Complaints
130
Crashes
15
Fires
2
Injuries
9
Fatalities
3
Recalls
0
Worst 2000 Toyota Celica Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#115 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Avg mileage:72,879 mi
Crash-related:1
#29 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Avg mileage:20,667 mi
#39 complaints
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Toyota Celica.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 15 | 1 | — | 72,879 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | 9 | — | — | 20,667 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 9 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 8 | — | — | 50,713 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 8 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 8 | 1 | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 7 | — | — | 74,377 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 6 | 5 | — | 80,000 mi | |
| ENGINE | 5 | 1 | — | 104,746 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 | — | 2 | 65,817 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 4 | 2 | — | 55,600 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 3 | 3 | — | 112,018 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 3 | — | — | 40,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 3 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 | — | — | 123,268 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | — | — | 80,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 2 | 1 | — | 70,000 mi | |
| STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | 2 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES | 2 | — | — | 133,621 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 1 | — | — | 20,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 | — | — | 25,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK | 1 | — | — | 1,000 mi |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
15
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
72,879
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
20,667
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,713
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
74,377
AIR BAGS
6
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
80,000
ENGINE
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
104,746
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
65,817
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
55,600
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
3
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
112,018
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
40,000
STRUCTURE:BODY
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
123,268
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SEAT BELTS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
80,000
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,000
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
TIRES
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
133,621
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
20,000
EQUIPMENT
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
25,000
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
1,000
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