Complaints
37
Crashes
21
Fires
0
Injuries
8
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2002 Toyota Celica Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#16 complaints
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Avg mileage:55,250 mi
Crash-related:6
#25 complaints
AIR BAGS
Avg mileage:102,590 mi
Crash-related:5
#32 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Avg mileage:15,000 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Toyota Celica.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 6 | 6 | — | 55,250 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 5 | 5 | — | 102,590 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 | — | — | 15,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 | — | — | 39,786 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 2 | — | — | 75,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | 1 | 1 | — | 24,770 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 1 | 1 | — | 89,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | 1 | — | — | 32,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 | — | — | 3,500 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| STEERING | 1 | 1 | — | 85,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 | 1 | — | 118,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS | 1 | — | — | 35,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 | — | — | 21,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS | 1 | — | — | 15,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 1 | 1 | — | 85,000 mi | |
| TIRES | 1 | 1 | — | 85,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | — | — | 165,000 mi | |
| WHEELS | 1 | 1 | — | 118,000 mi |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
6
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
—
Avg Miles
55,250
AIR BAGS
5
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
102,590
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
15,000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
39,786
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
75,000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
24,770
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
89,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
32,000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
POWER TRAIN
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
3,500
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STEERING
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
85,000
STRUCTURE
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STRUCTURE:BODY
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
118,000
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
35,000
STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SUSPENSION:FRONT
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
21,000
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
15,000
SUSPENSION:REAR
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
85,000
TIRES
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
85,000
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
165,000
WHEELS
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
118,000
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