Worst 2003 Toyota Celica Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Gasoline Fuel System
Airbags
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2003 Toyota Celica.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Diesel:Storage:Tank Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Manual Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Column | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Support Device/Strut | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
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2003 Toyota Celica — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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