Complaints
21
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2003 Toyota Celica Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#13 complaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Avg mileage:65,700 mi
#22 complaints
AIR BAGS
Avg mileage:160,476 mi
#31 complaints
ENGINE
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2003 Toyota Celica.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 3 | — | — | 65,700 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 2 | — | — | 160,476 mi | |
| ENGINE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | 105,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 | — | — | 25,767 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING:COLUMN | 1 | — | — | 160,476 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 1 | — | — | 25,684 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT | 1 | — | — | 30 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 | — | — | 47,800 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| WHEELS | 1 | — | — | 25,684 mi |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
65,700
AIR BAGS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
160,476
ENGINE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
105,000
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
25,767
SERVICE BRAKES
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STEERING
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STEERING:COLUMN
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
160,476
STRUCTURE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
25,684
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
30
SUSPENSION:FRONT
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
47,800
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
WHEELS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
25,684
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