2000 TOYOTA CELICA

3 recalls — 130 complaints — 97 TSBs

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Defect Description

CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. ... Read more

Consequence

WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy

CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.

27,176 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: CK MOTORSPORT, INC.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Defect Description

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, 'LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.' THE LUMINOUS INTENSITY OF THE DAYTIME RUNNING LAMP (DRL) WILL BE MODIFIED TO MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RESISTOR, WHICH WILL DECREASE THE LUMINOUS INTENSITY OF THE DRL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 16, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.

92,577 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

Defect Description

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES HAVE THE POSSIBILITY THAT THE RECESS RETAINS A RUBBER SEAL RING, WHICH IS LOCATED AT THE END OF THE CYLINDER BODY, AND MAY BE CORRODED DUE TO AN IMPROPER WASHING PROCESS.

Consequence

IN THIS CONDITION, BRAKE FLUID MAY LEAK FROM THE SEAL, OR A SMALL AMOUNT OF AIR MAY ENTER THE MASTER CYLINDER, WHICH COULD LEAD TO AN INCREASE OF VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER AND BOOSTER. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 29, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-888-270-9371.

109,056 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Complaint Statistics

130 total complaints 15 crashes 2 fires 9 injuries 3 deaths

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	15
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	9
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS	9
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	8
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION	8
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	8
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	7
AIR BAGS	6
ENGINE	5
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	4

Incident date: Feb 1, 2024

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Incident date: Jan 1, 2004

The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Celica. The contact stated that the daytime running lights failed to turn off as needed, causing the battery to be drained. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the running lights needed to be adjusted. The vehicle was repaired; however... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 2004

Incident date: Apr 25, 2021

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD IN THE VEHICLE I JUST BOUGHT AND WAS GOING THE SPEED LIMIT AND THE ENGINE LITERALLY BROKE INTO PIECES AND OIL WENT EVERYWHERE

Incident date: Mar 25, 2010

A TRUCK TIRE WENT OUT AND LOCKED UP MY ENGINE OF MY CELICA

Crash

Incident date: Oct 16, 2019

I AM TRYING TO RENEW MY REGISTRATION FOR MY 2000 TOYOTA AND IT DOESN'T LET ME AND IT MIGHT HAVE A RECALL ON THE LIGHTS

Incident date: Jun 23, 2010

THIS VEHICLE HAS ( ACCORDING TO ALL SOURCES AVAILABLE ) BURNED OIL FROM THE TIME IT LEFT THE PLANT BRAND NEW,MOST 2000 TO 2002 TOYOTA CELICA GT'S HAVE THIS ISSUE AS THE RINGS WERE BAD. TOYOTA HAS NEVER PRODUCED A RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE AND IT HAS EFFECTED THOUSANDS OF VEHICLES.TOYOTA DID CHANGE THE ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 28, 2014

I TOWED MY VEHICLE TO NEWBOLD TOYOTA ON JULY 28, 2014, AND ON JULY 29, I SPOKE TO [XXX], A SERVICE ADVISOR AND EXPLAINED WHY MY VEHICLE WAS THERE. HE INDICATED THEY WOULD DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM AND GET BACK TO ME. AT 3:28 PM [XXX] CALLED ME BACK INDICATING THAT THE ENGINE WAS DONE DUE TO THE OVER-REV ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 28, 2014

Incident date: Jul 11, 2013

THIS IS A 3RD ENGINE !!!!! WHEN I GOT THIS CAR IN 2008 IT WAS ALREADY KNOCKING FROM DEALERSHIP. SOON ROD BEARINGS BLEW OUT AND ENTIRE ENGINE HAD TO BE REPLACED, THESE ENGINES ARE VERY POOR DESIGN THAT OIL STARVE TO DEATH. AFTER REPLACING ENGINE THEY ONLY LAST YA FEW YEARS. 2010 SECOND ENGINE SAME TH... Read more

Incident date: Feb 7, 2007

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA CELICA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE BURNED A QUART OF OIL EVERY THOUSAND MILES. THE MANUFACTURER PREVIOUSLY REPLACED THE ENGINE TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT FOUND. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIR... Read more

Incident date: Feb 1, 2011

CAR HAS 140,000 MILES ON IT, AND IS BURNING APPROXIMATELY 1 QUART OF OIL EVERY FOUR DAYS. BLACK SMOKE COMING FROM EXHAUST. FOUND SEVERAL OTHER PEOPLE ONLINE WITH THE SAME CAR (2000-2002 CELICA GT 1.8L) WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. PROBLEMS WERE NOTICED AS EARLY AS 80,000 MILES. NO VISIBLE OIL LEAKS. FOUND... Read more

Incident date: Oct 8, 2010

MY 2000 TOYOTA CELICA HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP 3 TIMES WITHIN THE LAST 4 MONTHS DUE TO THE SERPENTINE BELT AND TENSIONER. BOTH WERE REPLACED AND WITHIN A MONTH THE PROBLEM HAS RECURRED. AFTER RESEARCHING THIS ON THE INTERNET I HAVE FOUND THAT THIS IS A ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THE TOYOTAS. I FEEL THERE SHOU... Read more

Incident date: May 3, 2009

1. I PURCHASED A 2000 TOYOTA CELICA GT. 2. ABOUT EVERY 1500 MILES THERE'S A QUART OF OIL BURNED OFF. I'VE CHECKED MYSELF A FEW TIMES FOR ANY SIGNS OF LEAKS, AND HAD IT LOOKED AT BY A MECHANIC, NEITHER OF US HAVE FOUND ANY SIGN AT ALL OF OIL LEAKING OUT. I'VE DONE RESEARCH ON IT AND IT IS A VERY CO... Read more

Incident date: Oct 19, 2003

PAST INCIDENT THAT I THOUGHT YOU SHOULD BE MADE AWARE OF. 2000 TOYOTA CELICA ACCELERATOR STUCK AND CAR ENDED UP GOING THROUGH A BUILDING. I REPORTED INCIDENT TO TOYOTA, BUT THEIR RESPONSE OF 11-6-03 SIMPLY STATED AIRBAGS ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE PROTECTION FOR DRIVER AND THEY SENT ME A BROCHURE ON ... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Feb 5, 2010

2000 TOYOTA CELICA GT PURCHASED 05/2008 SO FAR MY CAR IS NOT FIXED SO ALL MY MONEY IS IN FIRST DESLUDGING OF MOTOR(2 WEEKS AFTER PURCHASE OIL LIGHT CAME ON & WAS TOTALLY EMPTY) & OIL. AT FIRST I WENT THRU 1/2 TO 1 QRT EVERY OTHER WEEK. I LIVE 35 MILES FROM WORK & 76 MILES FROM FAMILY SO PUTTING ABO... Read more

Incident date: Jun 16, 2007

THE 2000 TOYOTA CELICA HAS A DEFECTIVE BELT TENSIONER MECHANISM THAT RESULTS IN A DEAD BATTERY AND ULTIMATE LOSS OF ALL ELECTRICAL STARTER, ETC. I HAVE ALREADY REPLACE THE TENSIONER (AND BATTERY) TWICE COSTING $500. NOW THIS HAS HAPPENED FOR THE 3RD TIME SAME CAR. IN MY OPINION THIS IS DANGEROUS ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 14, 2009

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA CELICA. THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION AND OBSERVED THAT THE PEDAL WAS STICKY WHEN PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN OPERATION EXTREME PRESSURE WAS ALSO APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL AND CLUTCH IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. TH... Read more

Incident date: Sep 11, 2001

9/11/01: SHORTLY BEFORE MIDNITE: FIRE IGNITED IN OUR UNATTACHED GARAGE, FAMILY SLEEPING, ONLY VEHICLE IN THE GARAGE WAS A 2000 TOYOTA CELICA (APPROX 20,000 MILES ON IT). NEIGHBORS WOKE US UP, BY THAT TIME HOUSE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES, WE WERE EVACUATED. TOTAL LOSS:NEARLY $300,000.00 IN LOSS AND PROP... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Jan 2, 2010

WE BOUGHT A 2000 TOYOTA CELICA FOR OUR 16 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER. THE CAR WAS USED WITH ABOUT 80K MILES. THE CAR WAS IN EXCELLENT SHAPE, AND HAD NOT BEEN ALTERED IN ANY WAY. ON JANUARY 2ND, OUR DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK AND THE CAR CAUGHT FIRE. SHE WAS ABLE TO GET OUT OF THE CAR AND CALL 911. T... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Apr 13, 2008

THREE TIMES IN THE PAST 2 YEARS MY TOYOTA 2000 CELICA'S ACCELERATE STUCK WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES. I AM NOT SURE WHAT CAUSED THE PROBLEM. *TR

Incident date: Mar 25, 2009

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA CELICA. EVERY THREE MONTHS, THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE WOULD CONSUME ALL OF THE OIL. THE CONTACT ALSO NOTICED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, A KNOCKING SOUND WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS ... Read more

Incident date: Nov 27, 2007

PROBLEM: MY ENGINE IS BURNING EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF OIL. EVENTUALLY I WILL HAVE TO REPLACE THE ENGINE. ON OCTOBER 2007 I BOUGHT A USED 2000 TOYOTA CELICA GT. IN DECEMBER 27, 2007 THE CHECK OIL LIGHT WENT ON. IN NOVEMBER 2008, ENGINE WOULD NOT START IN THE MORNING. I HAD JUST HAD AN OIL CHANGE ABOUT 1... Read more

Incident date: Apr 14, 2007

I HAVE A 2000 GT. BOUGHT IT USED, 3 WEEKS AFTER OWNING IT STARTS USING ABOUT 1/2 - 1 QT. OF OIL A WEEK. SO TAKE IT TO A TOYOTA DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAY OUR BEST BET IS TO HAVE THE ENGINE RE-BUILT WHICH COST $1,500! SO THE ENGINE IS RE-BUILT EVERYTHING IS FINE FOR ABOUT A MONTH THEN IT STARTS USING OI... Read more

Incident date: Jan 29, 2009

THIS COMPLAINT INVOLVES DEFECTIVE SEATBELTS IN VEHICLE. ALTHOUGH THERE HAS BEEN NO ACCIDENT, THE SEATBELTS WOULD OFFER NO PROTECTION. EVEN THE REAR BELTS THAT HAVE NOT BEEN USED ARE DETERIORERATING. *TR

Incident date: Aug 20, 2004

MY 2000 CELICA SUFFERS FROM EXCESSIVE OIL BURNING. NOR DO THAT LOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS FLASH TO WARN. MY CAR AROUND 4 YEARS AGO HAD A VERY SERIOUS PROBLEM WITH THE OIL BURNING AND NO WARNING LIGHTS. MY CAR GOT TO LOW ON OIL AND SPUN A ROD BEARING, WHICH CAUSED THE PISTON TO LOOSEN AND BEAT THE CY... Read more

Incident date: Oct 29, 2008

2000-02 TOYOTA CELICA 1ZZ-FE ENGINE SUFFERS FROM EXCESSIVE OIL BURNING WHICH CAN CAUSE ENGINE DAMAGE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHICH CAN LEAN DO ACCIDENT. I OWN A 2000 CELICA AND MY CAR BURNS A LOT OF OIL, I HAVE TO ADD OIL EVERY TIME I FILL UP MY CAR, ITS NOT GOOD FOR THE ENGINE, MY WALLET AND THE ENVIRONM... Read more

Incident date: Mar 11, 2006

I NOTICED THAT AFTER A FEW HUNDRED MILES OF FREEWAY DRIVING, I WAS BURNING OIL VERY FAST, BUT IT WASN'T NOTICEABLY SMOKING, OR LEAKING. I'D SAY I USE ABOUT ONE QUART OF OIL EVERY 900 MILES OR SO. I DID AN OIL CONSUMPTION TEST WITH A TOYOTA DEALERSHIP AND THEY CONFIRMED THE PROBLEM. THEY REFUSED TO H... Read more

Incident date: May 3, 2008

ON MAY 3RD, 2008 I HAD AN INCIDENT WITH MY 2000 CELICA GTS. I WAS USING CRUISE CONTROL AT 65MPH. I TAPPED MY BRAKES TO DISENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL AS I EXITED ONE HIGHWAY ONTO ANOTHER. WHEN I CLICKED RESUME ON MY CRUISE CONTROL MY CAR ACCELERATED PAST 65MPH AND CONTINUED CLIMBING. I TAPPED MY BRAKE... Read more

Incident date: Nov 20, 2006

(1). - MY 2000 TOYOTA CELICA BURNING 5QT OF OIL EVERY WEEK - EVENTUALLY THE ENGINE BUILT OIL SLUDGE. (2). THE THIRD VALVE DOESN'T HAVE ANY COMPRESSION DUE TO THE SLUDGE PROBLEM (3). I HAVE TO GET A NEW ENGINE TO BE PUT IN MY CAR. *TR

Incident date: Nov 1, 2007

2000 TOYOTA CELICA TIRES WERE WORN. CONSUMER STATED THAT THE TIRES WERE PREMATURELY WORN. HE STATES THAT THE VEHICLE IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION AND CAN'T FIGURE OUT WHY THE TIRES WERE WORN SINCE THE VEHICLE ON HAS 20,450 MILES ON IT. *KB

Incident date: Aug 7, 2004

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA CELICA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS VEHICLE BURNS AT LEAST A QUART OF OIL EVERY 500 MILES WITH NO SIGNS OF LEAKAGE. THERE IS A RECALL ON THE 1999 CELICA, BUT NOT FOR THE 2000 MODELS. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S MASTER CYLINDER WAS RECALLED. HE WAS... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Aug 7, 2004

Crash

Incident date: Mar 1, 2007

TOYOTA DEALER DIAGNOSED AN OIL CONSUMPTION PROBLEM AND SMOKE BELLOWING OUT OF THE EXHAUST. THEY FOUND OIL GELLING IN THE VALVE COVER AND SPARK PLUGS CONTAMINATED. WE RECEIVED A PRINTED DOCUMENT FROM TOYOTA STATING REPAIRS NEEDED AND SENT THE CAR OUT FOR REPAIRS. WE WERE ABLE TO TAKE PICTURES OF THE... Read more

Incident date: Jun 16, 2000

THIS IS FOR A AUTOMATIC GTS MODEL. WHEN DRIVING AT A SPEED SAY 40 MPH TO A REDLIGHT STOP, THE ENGINE RPM GETS REALLY UNSTABLE AND THEN SHORTLY STALLS, MEANING HAVE TO PARK THE CAR AND RESTART THE ENGINE ON AN AUTOMATIC CAR. ENGINE LIGHT MAY OR MAY NOT LIT UP/ STORE A CODE AFTER RESTARTING ENGINE. D... Read more

Incident date: Apr 11, 2006

REAR END LOCKED UP AND CAUSED LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE THE VEHICLE ROLLED AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY THE VEHICLE IS TOTALED. *NM

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Apr 11, 2006

REAR END LOCKED UP AND CAUSED LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE THE VEHICLE ROLLED AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY THE VEHICLE IS TOTALED. *NM

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Feb 5, 2006

BAD CAR SERVICES REPAIR HAD 2000 CELICA TOYOTA SERVICE NUMEROUS TIMES FOR ENGINE AND BRAKES PROBLEMS, STILL HAVING PROBLEMS. TOYOTA SERVICES WANT TO TEAR DOWN ENGINE FOR FURTHER CHECK NOISE. IN WHICH I HAVE COMPLAINED SEVERAL TIMES ABOUT HEARING NOISE FROM THE ENGINE, THEY STATED COULD NOT HEAR ANY... Read more

Incident date: Feb 5, 2006

Incident date: Oct 29, 2005

DAUGHTER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND HIT A TREE AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, DEAD CENTER IN THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE IS TOTALED, BUT AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED. INSURANCE ADJUSTER STATED THAT THE AIRBAGS SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED. DAUGHTER HAS SORE NECK AND IS BEING TREATED BY A PHYSICIAN. *JB

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Oct 3, 2004

VEHICLE WENT OF SHOULDER, FRONTEND SANK AND THE CAR CATAPULTED HEAD OVER END1 AND 1/2 TIMES ENDING UPSIDE DOWN....NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED AT ALL...OUR DAUGHTER DIED INSTANTLY....NO OTHER CONTRIBUTING FACTORS. CAR WAS TOTAL LOSS

Crash 1 injured 1 deaths

Incident date: Jun 24, 2005

I WAS DRIVING IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AT A SPEED OF 15 TO 20 MILES PER HOUR WHEN I HEARD A SOUND AS IF A CHAIN WAS DRAGGING ON THE GROUND. I THEN REALIZED THAT MY CAR HAD SHUTDOWN, I PUSHED THE CAR OFF THE ROADWAY TO THE SHOULDER AND OPENED THE HOOD TO SEE A HOLE IN MY ENGINE AND BROKEN PARTS AND OIL ST... Read more

Incident date: Jun 27, 2005

MY YEARMODEL 2000 TOYOTA CELICA HAS CONSISTENTLY AND REPEATEDLY HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE DRIVE BELT TENSIONER MECHANISM. ON OR ABOUT EVERY 30,000 MILES, THE BELT TENSIONER FAILS AT WHICH TIME RATTLING AND SQUEAKING NOISES EMINATE FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AS DESCRIBED IN TSB #EG01401. I WAS ABLE TO... Read more

Incident date: Apr 7, 2005

THE SERPENTINE BELT TENSIONER FOR MY TOYOTA CELICA IS ONCE AGAIN FAILING. THE VEHICLE HAS 75000 MILES ON IT, AND THE TENSIONER HAS ALREADY BEEN REPLACED TWICE. IT EVENTUALLY FAILS TO THE POINT THE BELT IS CONSTANTLY SLIPPING. *AK

Incident date: Oct 1, 2002

THE TRUNK DOESN'T STAY OPEN IN COLD WEATHER, HIT ME IN THE HEAD WITH THE CENTER LATCH.*AK

1 injured

Incident date: Aug 19, 2003

VEHICLE LEAKS ON DRIVERS SIDE WHEN IT RAINS. NOTHING NOTICEABLE ON WEATHERSTRIP OF DOOR

Incident date: May 5, 2004

PROBLEMS WITH 2000 TOYOTA CELICA'S ENGINE. *MR THE ENGINE HAD BEGUN TO KNOCK AND WAS TAKEN TO THE NEAREST TOYOTA DEALER. TOYOTA DID NOT AGREE TO PAY FOR THE ENGINE BECAUSE THEY CLAIM THE VEHICLE WAS RUNNING LOW OF OIL. THE CONSUMER REQUEST COMPENSATION FOR THE INCONVENIENCE. *SC

Incident date: Oct 15, 2003

ENGINE CONSUMES OIL & PAINT CHIPS VERY EASILY (SPECTRA BLUE)

Incident date: Oct 15, 2003

ENGINE CONSUMES OIL & PAINT CHIPS VERY EASILY (SPECTRA BLUE)

Incident date: Aug 7, 2003

REAR HATCH BACK LIFTER FAILED. *AK

1 injured

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EPA Fuel Economy — 2000 TOYOTA CELICA

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
1.8L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	23.0	31.0	26.0	Regular	$2,600
1.8L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	20.0	27.0	23.0	Premium	$3,550
1.8L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	24.0	31.0	27.0	Regular	$2,500
1.8L 4-cyl, Manual 6-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	20.0	29.0	23.0	Premium	$3,550

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Subcompact Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins — 2000 TOYOTA CELICA

97 manufacturer communications from 71 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT	14
140000 AIR BAGS	7
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	6
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL	6
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS	5
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	5
100000 POWER TRAIN	5
134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY	4

061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION

This is to advise of various price adjustments that will affect Toyota Genuine Motor Oil and Long Life Coolant, effective March 1, 2024. These products are ordered through the Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) website.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

350000 EQUIPMENT

TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2023 model year vehicles may be available provided the re

180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

140000 AIR BAGS

280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION

TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any custom

200000 WHEELS

190000 TIRES

140000 AIR BAGS

Toyota Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements

280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION

TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.

350000 EQUIPMENT

TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2021 model year vehicles may be available provided the re

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.

280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION

TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.

350000 EQUIPMENT

TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 07, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0032-20. Replacement Certification Labels and VIN Plates

350000 EQUIPMENT

TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01, PG007-07, PG006-01, PG004-97, T-SB-0144-08, and T-SB-0304-17. The a

350000 EQUIPMENT

TSB: Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. This bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a fluid seep. Cases that are determined to be a ?leak? should b

355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.

355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.

350000 EQUIPMENT

TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 31, 2018 Rev2: ? The Supersession Notice has been updated. January 11, 2018 Rev1: ? The Supersession Notice has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. SUPERSESSION NOTICE

350000 EQUIPMENT

TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01, PG007-07, and T-SB-0144-08. Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TSB: REVISION NOTICE November 22, 2017 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2014 ? 2018 model year vehicles. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. In the event that a Toyota vehicle becomes submerg

350000 EQUIPMENT

TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE November 21, 2017: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

TSB: Vehicle replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) may be available from Toyota, provided the request meets one of the criteria lis

140000 AIR BAGS

TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 20, 2017 Rev1: Applicability has been updated to exclude 2007 ? 2017 model year Avanza vehicles. Some hazardous material treatment and handling regulations at the state and local level define the pre-disposal deplo

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes SB No. T-SB-0101-11. Applicability has been updated to include 2016 ? 2017 model year vehicles. Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0101-11 is Obsolete and any printed

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Update on Technician Certification Requirements.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Update on Technician Certification Requirements.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or othe

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

TSB: The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of the correct torque converter bolts during automatic transmission/transaxle assembly replacement. Incorrect torque converter bolts or missing w

103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

100000 POWER TRAIN

TSB: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly to avoid MIL "ON" shifting issues and/or transmission damage. Use the information in this bulletin when insta

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Tech Tip: Low battery voltage can contribute to a MIL "ON" condition for P0335 (Crankshaft Position

280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION

Tech Tip: Low battery voltage can contribute to a MIL "ON" condition for P0335 (Crankshaft Position

140000 AIR BAGS

Toyota vehicles are equipped with Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS), including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. If a customer expresses any concerns that the

130000 VISIBILITY/WIPER (PWS)

This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0185-13.

130000 VISIBILITY

The following procedures are recommended during routine maintenance or in the event of a customer concern for wiper performance.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Beginning in 1998, Toyota introduced side airbags as optional equipment. Toyota does NOT recommend replacement of original seat covers with non-Toyota leather or other seat cover materials on vehicles due to the following: Seat covers NOT

220000 SEATS

140000 AIR BAGS

132000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

The appearance of spots in tempered glass (when viewed at certain angles) is the result of the heat treating and quick quenching process during manufacturing.

100000 POWER TRAIN

The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly to avoid MIL ?ON,? shifting issues, and/or transmission damage. Use the information in this bulletin when

050000 PARKING BRAKE

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

050000 PARKING BRAKE

A new Special Service Tool (SST 09709-00002) has been introduced to aid in the inspection procedure for certain vehicles equipped with a floor pedal-type parking brake system. This bulletin references the correct method for installing the B

350000 EQUIPMENT

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0054-13.

350000 EQUIPMENT

California (CA), Federal (FED), and 50 State Certified emission control underhood labels (emission labels) may be obtained through your dealership?s Parts Department utilizing standard replacement parts ordering procedures. Follow the guide

140000 AIR BAGS

Toyota vehicles are equipped with SRS, including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. If a customer expresses any concerns that the SRS airbags or pretensioner devi

140000 AIR BAGS

TOYOTA: INFORMATION PROVIDED FOR REPLACING THE SEAT COVERS FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SIDE AIRBAGS. *PE

220000 SEATS

TOYOTA: INFORMATION PROVIDED FOR REPLACING THE SEAT COVERS FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SIDE AIRBAGS. *PE

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

M.I.L. (ON) DTC P0171, P030#, AND/OR P0133 ENGINE RUNNING LEAN IN SUBFREEZING AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. *NJ

100000 POWER TRAIN

U340E/U341E TRANSMISSION SOLENOID IDENTIFICATION. *TT

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

REPAIR MANUAL CORRECTION - DIAGNOSTICS - AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE. 0040-RM744-U1. *TT

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1999 CELICA DIAGNOSTICS - ENGINE REPAIR MANUAL CORRECTION. 00400-RM660-U. *TT '04 CELICA. 00400-RM106-6U1. *TT '00 CELICA. 00400-RM744-U1. *TT

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

PROPER IDENTIFICATION OF THE 5 SOLENOIDS USED IN THE U240E/U241E AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLES. *TT

174200 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK

BACK DOOR STAY IMPROVEMENT. *MJ

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

A/C COMPRESSOR INSTALLATION PROCEDURE. *MR

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

INTERMITTENT SLIGHT LOSS OF POWER AND/OR VARIABLE LIFT FUNCTION AT ENGINE SPEEDS OVER 6,000 RPM UNDER HIGH LOAD. *TT *JB

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON CONDITION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1349 INDICATING A VARIABLE VALVE TIMING (VVTI) MALFUNCTION. *TT *JB

134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

SUNROFF GLASS TINT IMPROVEMENT. *TT

162610 STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

BACK DOOR (REAR HATCH) STAY IMPROVEMENT. *TT

162620 STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT

CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE INSUFFICIENT SUPPORT FROM THE BACK DOOR (REAR HATCH) STAYS. *TT

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT REGARDING VEHICLES EXPERIENCING ENGINE OIL GELLING OR SLUDGE. *TT

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SOME 1ZZ-FE AND 2ZZ-GE ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT SQUEALING AND/OR RATTLING NOISES EMANATING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT DURING VEHICLE OPERATION, ESPECIALLY DURING DECELERATION AT SLOW SPEEDS AFTER COLD SOAK. *TT

151100 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

SUBJECT REGARDING SHOULDER BELT ANCHOR TAPE SET. *JG

100000 POWER TRAIN

SUBJECT REGARDING 6-SPEED MTM. *JG

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

INFORMATION REGARDING MOON ROOF CREAK NOISE. *ET

134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

INFORMATION REGARDING MOON ROOF CREAK NOISE. *JB

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Replacement vin plates.

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION LEAK. *JB

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

BRIEF INFORMATION REGARDING VEHICLES EXHIBITING AN OUTER DOOR HANDLE THAT MAY APPEAR TO BE LOOSE DUE TO A GAP BETWEEN THE DOOR HANDLE AND THE DOOR PANEL. A DETAILED BULLETIN HAS BEEN ISSUED ON THIS SUBJECT. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES REPAIR MANUAL CORRECTION - VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT. *JB

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS PROCEDURES TO REDUCE OUTER DOOR HANDLE MOVEMENT CONCERNS. *JB

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

INFORMATION ON VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTING COMPRESSOR SWING ARM RETROFIT. *JB

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

SUBJECT REGARDING SUNSHADE IMPROVEMENTS. *TT

134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

ELECTRONIC MAIL MESSAGE REGARDING NOTIFICATION LABEL AND CARE OF MOON ROOF GLASS. *TT

355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

SUBJECT REGARDING THE OWNERS NOTIFICATION LABEL DESCRIBING THE MOON ROOF MATERIAL PLACED ON THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE MOON ROOF GLASS. *TT

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SERVICE TIP INFORMATION TO REDUCE INTERIOR SQUEAKS AND RATTLES ON CERTAIN MODELS. *TT

134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

INFORMATION PROVIDED TO SUPPLEMENT THE REPAIR MANUAL PROCEDURE FOR REPLACING THE SUNSHADE TRIM. *TT

135000 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF WIND NOISE AT THE LEFT FRONT MIRROR. *TT

100000 POWER TRAIN

THIS BULLETIN INFORMS THAT THE TACHOMETER AND SPEEDOMETER NEEDLES WILL FLUCTUATE WHEN THE IGNITION SWITCH IS TURNED ON WITH THE DCC 25 AMP FUSE REMOVED. *TT

020000 SUSPENSION

INFORMATION PERTAINING TO WHEEL BALANCE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES. *TT

114400 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

INSTALLATION OF FUSE DURING PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE. *TT

021210 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS

INFORMATION REGARDING FRONT SPRING SPACER REMOVAL DURING PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE. *TT

355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

INFORMATION ON FRONT LICENSE PLATE BRACKET INSTALLATION. *TT

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Product general information.

NHTSA Safety Investigations — TOYOTA CELICA

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

EA — Closed — Model Year: 1982

SUDDEN ACCELERATION

SUMMARY:TOYOTA RECALLED APPROXIMATELY 5,000 1982 CRESSIDA, CELICA, ANDSUPRA MODELS TO REPLACE POTENTIALLY DEFECTIVE CRUISE CONTROL COMPUTERSIN SEPTEMBER 1986. THEY REPORT THAT NO OTHER DEFECT OR PROBLEM HAS BEENFOUND THAT WOULD CAUSE SUDDEN ACCELERATION.ANALYSIS:THE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM IN THE SUBJ... Read more

TOYOTA CELICA — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the TOYOTA CELICA across all model years (1972–2005).

23 Total Recalls

521 Total Complaints

1 Investigations

108 Reported Crashes

15 Reported Fires

4 Reported Deaths

TOYOTA CELICA — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2005	1	4	View
2004	0	4	View
2003	1	21	View
2002	1	37	View
2001	1	55	View
2000 (current)	3	130
1999	1	11	View
1998	1	8	View
1997	0	10	View
1996	1	10	View
1995	0	25	View
1994	0	24	View
1993	1	18	View
1992	1	24	View
1991	1	35	View
1990	2	34	View
1989	1	16	View
1988	1	10	View
1987	1	6	View
1986	1	9	View
1985	0	9	View
1984	0	3	View
1983	0	3	View
1982	1	4	View
1980	1	2	View
1979	0	3	View
1978	0	1	View
1977	0	1	View
1974	0	3	View
1973	1	0	View
1972	1	0	View

Other TOYOTA Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
TUNDRA	787	9,074	View
HIGHLANDER	677	6,756	View
RAV4	669	11,842	View
CROWN	548	141	View
TACOMA	406	10,562	View
VENZA	404	969	View
GRAND HIGHLANDER	388	332	View
PRIUS	365	15,456	View

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2000 TOYOTA CELICA

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EPA Fuel Economy — 2000 TOYOTA CELICA

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NHTSA Safety Investigations — TOYOTA CELICA

TOYOTA CELICA — All Years Overview

TOYOTA CELICA — Year by Year

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