KnownCarProblems2000 Toyota Celica Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 106 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Toyota Celica, most often about the engine (43% of complaints, typically around 64,000 miles). It is the most complained-about Celica model year since 2000 and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2000 Toyota Celica problems
Engine
46 complaints · 43%Half of these problems showed up before 64,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system.
I was driving in heavy traffic at a speed of 15 to 20 miles per hour when I heard a sound as if a chain was dragging on the ground. I then realized that my car had shutdown, I pushed the car off the roadway to the shoulder and opened the hood to see a hole in my engine and broken parts and oil strewn in the engine…
I noticed that after a few hundred miles of freeway driving, I was burning oil very fast, but it wasn't noticeably smoking, or leaking. I'd say I use about one quart of oil every 900 miles or so. I did an oil consumption test with a Toyota dealership and they confirmed the problem. They refused to honor a recall in…
Transmission
20 complaints · 19%Parts named most often: automatic transmission, manual transmission, clutch assembly, driveline.
This vehicle has ( according to all sources available ) burned oil from the time it left the plant brand new,most 2000 to 2002 Toyota Celica gt's have this issue as the rings were bad. Toyota has never produced a recall for this issue and it has effected thousands of vehicles.Toyota did change the rings out for the…
Speed control
11 complaints · 10%Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.
On may 3rd, 2008 I had an incident with my 2000 Celica gts. I was using cruise control at 65mph. I tapped my brakes to disengage the cruise control as I exited one highway onto another. When I clicked resume on my cruise control my car accelerated past 65mph and continued climbing. I tapped my brakes but my car…
Three times in the past 2 years my Toyota 2000 Celica's accelerate stuck when I applied the brakes. I am not sure what caused the problem.
Air bags
9 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: frontal.
My son was sideswiped by eighteen wheeler where he spun and regained control of the car. He ended up hitting a light pole on the freeway at an estimated speed of 40 MPH plus. The contact was with the light pole was in the dead center of the front bumper and the airbags did not deploy.
Vehicle went of shoulder, frontend sank and the car catapulted head over end1 and 1/2 times ending upside down....no airbags deployed at all...our daughter died instantly....no other contributing factors. Car was total loss
Body and structure
6 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: body, frame and members.
Electrical
6 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: ignition, 12v/24v/48v battery.
We bought a 2000 Toyota Celica for our 16 year old daughter. The car was used with about 80k miles. The car was in excellent shape, and had not been altered in any way. On january 2nd, our daughter was driving home from work and the car caught fire. She was able to get out of the car and call 911. The car is a total…
9/11/01: shortly before midnite: fire ignited in our unattached garage, family sleeping, only vehicle in the garage was a 2000 Toyota Celica (approx 20,000 miles on it). Neighbors woke US up, by that time house was engulfed in flames, we were evacuated. Total loss:nearly $300,000.00 in loss and property damage. We…
Lights
6 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: headlights.
Front headlight seals have failed on both lights two years after the purchase of my 2000 Toyota Celica gts. On observing other vehicles of the same model and year I see that more than 50% of them have the same problem. I have reported this to my local Toyota dealer and was told it was a common problem but not covered…
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; however, the failure…
Seat belts
4 complaints · 4%Parts named most often: front.
This complaint involves defective seatbelts in vehicle. Although there has been no accident, the seatbelts would offer no protection. Even the rear belts that have not been used are deteriorerating.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2000 Toyota Celica recalls
Lights: headlights
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Brakes: master cylinder
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Engine seizure
Questions about the 2000 Toyota Celica
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Toyota Celica?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (46 complaints, typically around 64,000 miles); transmission (20 complaints); speed control (11 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2000 Toyota Celica have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from November 29, 2004 (lights). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2000 a bad year for the Toyota Celica?
- It is the most complained-about Celica model year since 2000, with 106 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.