Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2000 Toyota Celica, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Engine and engine cooling41
- Power train20
- Vehicle speed control11
- Air bags9
- Exterior lighting6
- Structure6
- Electrical system6
- Engine5
- Service brakes, hydraulic4
- Seat belts4
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 8 injuries and 3 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 19 2000 Celica vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died; 15 people died inside them, and 4 of the vehicles rolled over. This is a count, not a crash rate: it grows with the number of cars on the road.
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain)
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2000 Toyota Celica failed the safety check 2.92% of the time — 57% more often than the average 2000 passenger car (1.86%). Median odometer at inspection: 162,180 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
In the Netherlands
458 first registered in 2000 are on Dutch roads; 17% arrived later as imports.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde256
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld118
- Band onvoldoende profiel110
- Overmatige vloeistoflekkage overige vloeistoffen99
- Licht- donkerscheiding dimlicht onduidelijk86
- Uitlaatsysteem niet gasdicht / onveilige afvoer uitlaatgasse82
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm76
- Kentekenplaatverlichting werkt niet (goed) / ontbreekt67
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
257 cars built in 2000 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 641 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
In 2023, 522 of these cars first registered in 2000 took their annual MOT test. 58% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2000 the figure was 61%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 2000 |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 20.9% | 17.7% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 14.8% | 7.7% |
| Brakes | 14.2% | 12.8% |
| Suspension | 14.2% | 14.3% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 9.6% | 9.6% |
| Tyres | 5.7% | 4.9% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
In Finland
115 of these cars first registered in 2000 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 272,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
In New Zealand
423 2000 cars are on the New Zealand register; 65% arrived as used imports, 32% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 4 variants: combined 8.9–10.3 L/100 km (about 23–26 mpg US), CO₂ 205–237 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Celica · Subcompact · Regular gasoline | 10.1 | 7.4 | 8.9 |
| Celica · Subcompact · Regular gasoline | 10.0 | 7.9 | 9.1 |
| Celica · Subcompact · Premium gasoline | 11.6 | 8.1 | 10.0 |
| Celica · Subcompact · Premium gasoline | 11.6 | 8.7 | 10.3 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
2 Transport Canada recalls for the 2000 Toyota Celica.
| 2021723 24 Nov 2021 | Electrical Issue: This recall is for certain block heater kits installed on certain vehicles or sold as accessories at Toyota or Lexus dealerships. On certain vehicl… |
| 2004335 14 Sept 2004 | Brakes On certain vehicles, the recess that retains the rubber seal ring, which is located at the end of the brake master cylinder body, may be corroded due to an impr… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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.
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.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Toyota told its dealers about the 2000 Toyota Celica: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 633872 | CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE INSUFFICIENT SUPPORT FROM THE BACK DOOR (REAR HATCH) STAYS. *TT |
| 628696 | SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT REGARDING VEHICLES EXPERIENCING ENGINE OIL GELLING OR SLUDGE. *TT |
| 628669 | SOME 1ZZ-FE AND 2ZZ-GE ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT SQUEALING AND/OR RATTLING NOISES EMANATING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT DURING VEHICLE OPERATION, ESPECIALLY DURING DECELERATION AT SLOW SPEEDS AFTER COLD SOAK. *TT |
| 625647 | SUBJECT REGARDING SHOULDER BELT ANCHOR TAPE SET. *JG |
| 625642 | SUBJECT REGARDING 6-SPEED MTM. *JG |
| 623073 | INFORMATION REGARDING MOON ROOF CREAK NOISE. *ET |
| 622764 | INFORMATION REGARDING MOON ROOF CREAK NOISE. *JB |
| 621314 | ELECTRONIC MAIL MESSAGE REGARDING NOTIFICATION LABEL AND CARE OF MOON ROOF GLASS. *TT |
| 618301 | VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION LEAK. *JB |
| 618297 | THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES REPAIR MANUAL CORRECTION - VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT. *JB |
| 618293 | INFORMATION ON VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTING COMPRESSOR SWING ARM RETROFIT. *JB |
| 618287 | THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS PROCEDURES TO REDUCE OUTER DOOR HANDLE MOVEMENT CONCERNS. *JB |
| 614974 | BRIEF INFORMATION REGARDING VEHICLES EXHIBITING AN OUTER DOOR HANDLE THAT MAY APPEAR TO BE LOOSE DUE TO A GAP BETWEEN THE DOOR HANDLE AND THE DOOR PANEL. A DETAILED BULLETIN HAS BEEN ISSUED ON THIS SUBJECT. *TT |
| 614967 | SUBJECT REGARDING SUNSHADE IMPROVEMENTS. *TT |
| 610970 | INFORMATION PROVIDED TO SUPPLEMENT THE REPAIR MANUAL PROCEDURE FOR REPLACING THE SUNSHADE TRIM. *TT |
| 610955 | SUBJECT REGARDING THE OWNERS NOTIFICATION LABEL DESCRIBING THE MOON ROOF MATERIAL PLACED ON THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE MOON ROOF GLASS. *TT |
| 610952 | SERVICE TIP INFORMATION TO REDUCE INTERIOR SQUEAKS AND RATTLES ON CERTAIN MODELS. *TT |
| 610083 | SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF WIND NOISE AT THE LEFT FRONT MIRROR. *TT |
| 609181 | THIS BULLETIN INFORMS THAT THE TACHOMETER AND SPEEDOMETER NEEDLES WILL FLUCTUATE WHEN THE IGNITION SWITCH IS TURNED ON WITH THE DCC 25 AMP FUSE REMOVED. *TT |
| 607880 | INFORMATION PERTAINING TO WHEEL BALANCE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES. *TT |
| 607871 | INSTALLATION OF FUSE DURING PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE. *TT |
| 607869 | INFORMATION REGARDING FRONT SPRING SPACER REMOVAL DURING PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE. *TT |
| 607868 | INFORMATION ON FRONT LICENSE PLATE BRACKET INSTALLATION. *TT |
| 11007445 | The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. If these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicle surface, especially the horizonal areas of the hood, roof, and decklid, significant damage can occur. This damage is the result of actual etching of the paint and appears as pitting or water spots. As acid rain droplets on the vehicle surface evaporate, the concentration strength of the acid increases, causing deeper and more rapid damage. This evaporation |
| 11007444 | To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. The purpose of the wheel film is to shield the disc brake rotor from weather elements and initial rust before the vehicle is delivered to the customer. Consequently, the film should remain on the wheel for as long as possible. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
ENGINE SEIZURE
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation