Toyota Celica years to avoid
No model year of the Toyota Celica stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Toyota Celica years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Toyota Celica complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Toyota Celica problems
All model years combined.
- Engine81
- Airbags77
- Transmission37
- Seat belts33
- Acceleration32
- Body26
- Brakes24
- Tires22
- Electrical17
- Fuel system16
- Visibility14
- Suspension13
Most reported problems on the Toyota Celica
Toyota Celica problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 92 | 4 | Tires | 1 | 3 | ||
| 2004 | 92 | 4 | Acceleration | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2003 | 75 | 17 | Fuel system | 47,800 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2002 | 51 | 29 | Airbags | 35,000 | 1 | 13 | |
| 2001 | 38 | 47 | Engine | 85,000 | 1 | 7 | |
| 2000 | - | 106 | Engine | 68,000 | 2 | 13 | |
| 1999 | - | 10 | Tires | 100,000 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1998 | - | 5 | Body | 1 | 0 | ||
| 1997 | - | 8 | Visibility | 0 | 1 | ||
| 1996 | - | 9 | Acceleration | 0 | 2 | ||
| 1995 | - | 22 | Airbags | 0 | 7 | ||
| 1994 | - | 14 | Airbags | 0 | 6 | ||
| 1993 | - | 12 | Seat belts | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1992 | - | 21 | Airbags | 0 | 11 | ||
| 1991 | - | 27 | Airbags | 0 | 8 | ||
| 1990 | - | 29 | Airbags | 109,000 | 1 | 9 |
Recalls 6
Questions about the Toyota Celica
What years of the Toyota Celica should you avoid?
No single model year of the Toyota Celica has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Toyota Celica?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Toyota Celica?
Engine, with 81 complaints across all years, followed by airbags (77) and transmission (37).
How many recalls does the Toyota Celica have?
6 recalls between 1990 and 2005. The 2000 model year has the most, with 2.
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