2005 Toyota Celica Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Celica years
- Not enough data 10th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Toyota Celica. That ranks 10th out of 11 Celica model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 28,300 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 2 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
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- 4owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 2 | 50% | 28,300 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 25% | 65,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Toyota Celica recalls (1)
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Problem: Gulf states toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were sold between september 1, 2005 and june 2, 2008 without the requisite load carrying capacity modification labels.
Risk: This does not meet the standard requirements.
Fix: Dealers will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. Dealers will also correct the owner's manual. The safety recall began on may 27, 2010. Owners may contact gulf states toyota at 713-580-3300.
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.
This vehicle was involved in a rollover accident on Monday, January 15, 2024. When the car rolled over several times, the airbags never deployed. This vehicle is available for inspection, The driver safety was put at risk with a neck injury due to the airbags, not deploying Yes, and auto repair…
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota celica. The contact was driving 65 mph when the accelerator pedal became stuck to the floorboard. The contact was not able to release the accelerator pedal and proceeded to crash into a guard rail. The vehicle continued to accelerate and the contact was able to…
The passenger side rear tire blew out, causing the car to spin out while driving n on i-55 between jackson, ms and memphis, tn resulting in a crash. Initial investigation did not show any nails, to cause the flat. The complete inside side wall of the tire came apart. *tr
The problem arose one day when i was at my aunts house. My uncle went out side to look a my brand new car, 2005 celica and noticed that i had a bubble in the side of my tire. I took it up the next day to the toyota dealership because i had only had my car for three months. The first thing that came…
Other Toyota Celica years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 4 | 1 |
| 2004 Celica | 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 2005 Toyota Celica?
Owners most often report tires, air bags, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Toyota Celica?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 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 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.