Model year record

2000 Toyota Celica

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 130 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V566000

Exterior lighting: headlights

Component
Exterior lighting: headlights
Manufacturer
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
92,577
Reported to NHTSA
2004-11-29
Owners notified
2005-03-16

Defect description

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V455000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder
Manufacturer
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
109,056
Reported to NHTSA
2004-09-17
Owners notified
2004-11-29

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine and engine cooling: engine1588,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys920,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission9
Engine and engine cooling860,489 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline8
Power train: manual transmission8
Vehicle speed control7100,000 mi
Air bags650,000 mi
Engine555,000 mi
Electrical system440,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal455,600 mi
Air bags: frontal3112,018 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights340,000 mi
Structure: body3
Exterior lighting2123,268 mi
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)2
Seat belts280,000 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder270,000 mi
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)2
Tires2133,621 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1
Electrical system: ignition1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe120,000 mi
Equipment125,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1
Exterior lighting: headlights: concealment devices1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock1
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: lock11,000 mi
Power train1190,000 mi
Power train: clutch assembly1
Power train: driveline: driveshaft1
Service brakes, hydraulic1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1
Structure: body: door1
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut1
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields1
Suspension1
Suspension: front1
Unknown or other164,000 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly1
Wheels1

The 1999 model has 12 times as many complaints as this one. The 2001 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.