2000 Toyota Celica Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Celica years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 106 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Toyota Celica. That is the most of any Celica model year in the database (11 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (41 complaints, 39%), typically at around 64,000 miles. Complaints mention 13 crashes, 2 fires, 8 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
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- 106owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 13complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 Toyota Celica problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 41 | 39% | 64,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 20 | 19% | 190,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 10% | 77,800 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 9 | 8% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 6 | 6% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 6% | 81,634 | — | — |
| Structure | 6 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 5 | 5% | 68,343 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 4% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 4% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 2% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 2% | 1,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 2% | 133,621 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 1% | 64,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Toyota Celica recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting:headlights
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Engine seizure (DP02004) — opened Apr 30, 2002, closed Jun 20, 2002.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Celica equipped with Dextero Touring, DTR1 Tires Size 205/55R16 91H, and DOT: [redacted]. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 MPH she observed a noise emanating from the undercarriage of the vehicle. The vehicle was steered to the side of the…
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…
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
A truck tire went out and locked up my engine of my celica
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
Other Toyota Celica years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Celica | 4 | 1 |
| 2004 Celica | 4 | 0 |
| 2003 Celica | 17 | 1 |
| 2002 Celica | 29 | 1 |
| 2001 Celica | 47 | 1 |
| 2000 | 106 | 2 |
| 1999 Celica | 10 | 1 |
| 1998 Celica | 5 | 1 |
| 1997 Celica | 8 | 0 |
| 1996 Celica | 9 | 0 |
| 1995 Celica | 22 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Toyota Celica?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, power train, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 41 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Toyota Celica?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2000 Toyota Celica a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Celica model years, the 2000 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.