2004 Toyota Celica Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Celica years
- Not enough data 10th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Toyota Celica. That ranks 10th out of 11 Celica model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (1 complaints, 25%), typically at around 70,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
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- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 25% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 25% | 14,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Toyota Celica recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 Toyota Celica.
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
Other Toyota Celica years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Celica | 4 | 1 |
| 2004 | 4 | 0 |
| 2003 Celica | 17 | 1 |
| 2002 Celica | 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 2004 Toyota Celica?
Owners most often report power train, seat belts, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Toyota Celica?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2004 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 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.