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2004 Toyota Celica problems

The most common problem on the 2004 Toyota Celica is acceleration and speed control. It has fewer complaints than a typical Celica model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Year score
92/100
Owner complaints
4
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
88
Worst area
Acceleration
Fuel economy
24-28mpg

The worst 2004 Toyota Celica problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Acceleration
    1
  • Brakes
    1
  • Seat belts
    1
  • Transmission
    1

Problems by type

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  • Acceleration
    1
  • Brakes
    1
  • Seat belts
    1
  • Transmission
    1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 2004 Toyota Celica 88

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 88 bulletins for the 2004 Toyota Celica

2004 Toyota Celica fuel economy

Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.

EngineDriveCityHighwayCombined
1.8L 4‑cylFWD21-2528-3324-28

What 2004 Toyota Celica owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 8, 2016 · Seat belts · GA

My drivers side seat belt does not retract easily. If I extend it out to put it on with slack, and let go, it stays slacked. I have to move it in and out a few times before it feels "snug". Possible problem with the lubrication gumming up the gears and the function of the seat belt. Before getting out of the car, I hit the button to release the seat belt and it just sits there and never retracts back in.

Filed Oct 8, 2012 · Transmission · 70,000 miles · GA

At around 70,000 miles (around jan 2012), my celica (manual transmission) began slipping out of 3rd gear, sporadically. I consulted with a toyota dealership about the problem, and they told me the most effective way of fixing the problem was to replace the whole transmission (given how labor-intensive opening the transmission is). Given the low mileage (I'm now at 79,000), I'm outraged! I called customer experience center, and they told me they would not assist in repairs because I was past the 60,000 warranty. I asked the person who took my call if he would agree that it was ridiculous that my car could fall apart at 60,001 with no recourse, and he said, "I would agree that it's ridiculous." it costs $2288.82 for a new transmission, plus around $1036 to install. The car now won't stay in 3rd gear at all now. So, I've been bypassing the 3rd gear, knowing that I'm on borrowed time.

Filed Sep 30, 2009 · Acceleration · IL

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota celica. While driving floor-mat interference caused the accelerator pedal to stick. The manufacturer was notified, and a representative advised her that the dealer could install a new clip to secure the floor-mat. No repairs were made. The failure mileage was unknown. The current mileage was 90,000.

Filed Dec 10, 2005 · Brakes · 14,000 miles · ME

2/5 had calipers, rotors, brake pads replaced. 11/30/05 took it to a repair shop said I needed all this repaired again. I spoke to toyota dealership took it to the dealer for an inspection stated to my significant other I drive to fast. So therefore it was deemed as wear and tear. I then spoke over the phone to toyota new england rep and she said it was normal wear as well. I had 2 other service providers tell me that its not normal wear and tear because of the way I drive.

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Questions about the 2004 Toyota Celica

Is the 2004 Toyota Celica reliable?

Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2004 Toyota Celica, fewer than a typical Celica model year.

What is the 2004 Toyota Celica year score?

The 2004 Toyota Celica scores 92 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Toyota Celica: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.

What is the most common problem with the 2004 Toyota Celica?

Acceleration and speed control, with 1 complaint. Next is brakes (1).

How many recalls does the 2004 Toyota Celica have?

No recalls on record.

What gas mileage does the 2004 Toyota Celica get?

Official estimates for the 2004 Toyota Celica range from 24 to 28 mpg combined. The most efficient version (1.8L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 21-25 city and 28-33 highway.

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