Research · 10 model years

Toyota CelicaEvery model year, 1996–2005

Across the 10 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns and 282 owner complaints for the Toyota Celica. The 2000 model year has the most complaints (106).

01 —Model years

Toyota Celica years compared

Recalls, complaints, NCAP overall and EPA combined MPG per year
YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesNCAP overallMPG comb.
2005143Not rated26
2004040Not rated26
20031292Not rated25
200215516Not rated25
20011528Not rated25
2000310613Not rated25
19991100Not rated22
1998150Not rated22
1997081Not rated22
1996192Not rated22
Data from NHTSA recalls, complaints & NCAP; EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 27, 2026
02 —Complaints by year

NHTSA complaints per model year

Newer years have had less time on the road
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Model yearNHTSA complaints
19969
19978
19985
199910
2000106
200152
200255
200329
20044
20054

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 27, 2026
03 —Recent recalls

Latest recalls for the 2005 Celica

1 campaign

Equipment: labels

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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.

EquipmentReported Feb 3, 2010NHTSA 10V035000
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Oct 27, 2026