2002 Toyota Celica Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Celica years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Toyota Celica. That ranks 3rd out of 11 Celica model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (11 complaints, 38%), typically at around 89,000 miles. Complaints mention 13 crashes, 7 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
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- 29owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 13complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 11 | 38% | 89,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 14% | 23,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 14% | 39,787 | — | — |
| Structure | 4 | 14% | 76,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 10% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 10% | 21,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 3% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 3% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 3% | 165,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 3% | 118,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Toyota Celica recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel tank check valve, located in the fuel tank inlet pipe, may become separated from the inlet pipe and fall into the fuel tank. If the check valve falls into the tank, fuel may spill from the fuel inlet pipe when the fuel pump automatically shuts off during fueling.
Risk: This condition may result a fire in the presence of an ignition source.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, repair the fuel tank check valve. Owner notification began april 4, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Car was traveling @ 50 mph ( posted speed for the road). He sneezed, when he looked up the cars suddenly stopped in front of him. He rear ended the car in front of him going 50 mph. No airbags deployed. The entire front end was crushed. The engine was shoved in. The car is totaled. But not 1 airbag…
Daughter (17) lost control of car in a curve due to wet roads and speed. The car spun then struck a tree head on. The car was a total loss. The impact was great enough to bust the radiator and kill the motor but neither air bag deployed. My younger daughter (15) was in the passenger's seat. Both…
Twice when coming to a stop at a stop light, my toyota celica continued to idle at about 4000 rpm. I tried pulling the car mat toward the seat to be sure it wasn't interfering with the accelerator pedal. I also tried jiggling the accelerator pedal to be sure nothing was stuck. Neither of these…
Was turning out on a highway out of a side road. When struck on my front/driverside fender at a high speed approximate 60mph, my car is totaled, or will be totaled in the next few days, my airbag did not deploy making my injuries worse than they should be. Im trying to figure out why my airpad didn…
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 toyota celica. Every time the contact finishes pumping fuel, the gas tank overflows. The previous owner of the vehicle had it repaired according to nhtsa campaign id number 03v074000 (fuel system :gasoline), but the failure still persists. The dealer would not repair the…
Other Toyota Celica years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Celica | 4 | 1 |
| 2004 Celica | 4 | 0 |
| 2003 Celica | 17 | 1 |
| 2002 | 29 | 1 |
| 2001 Celica | 47 | 1 |
| 2000 Celica | 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 2002 Toyota Celica?
Owners most often report air bags, engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 11 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Toyota Celica?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2002 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 2002 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.