2000 TOYOTA CELICA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
130
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
22
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2000 TOYOTA CELICA
The 2000 TOYOTA CELICA has received a total of 130 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER. 22 technical service bulletins have been issued by Toyota Motor Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingengine (15 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys (9 complaints), and Power Trainautomatic Transmission (9 complaints).
Recalls for the 2000 TOYOTA CELICA
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2000 TOYOTA CELICA, potentially affecting up to 228,809 vehicles.
Recall 06E049000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 27,176 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.
View full details →Recall 04V566000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
| 92,577 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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.
View full details →Recall 04V455000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
| 109,056 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2000 TOYOTA CELICA
130 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 TOYOTA CELICA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Celica equipped with Dextero Touring, DTR1 Tires Size 205/55R16 91H, and DOT: Y9JTCHX1816. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 MPH she observed a noise emanating from the undercarriage of the vehicle. The vehicle was steered to the side of the road where the vehicle was inspected but no failure was found. The contact continued to drive at approximately 55 MPH and observed a popping sound emanating from the inner carriage. The vehicle was steered to the side of the road where she observed the rear passenger tire separating. The tire was replaced with assistance from a passerby. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle failure mileage was approximately 133,621 and the tire failure mileage was 33,000
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 recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the headlight switch needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 04V566000 (Exterior Lighting). The manufacturer was notified of the failure however, no additional assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 123,268.
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 recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the headlight switch needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 04V566000 (Exterior Lighting). The manufacturer was notified of the failure however, no additional assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 123,268.
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD IN THE VEHICLE I JUST BOUGHT AND WAS GOING THE SPEED LIMIT AND THE ENGINE LITERALLY BROKE INTO PIECES AND OIL WENT EVERYWHERE
A TRUCK TIRE WENT OUT AND LOCKED UP MY ENGINE OF MY CELICA
Safety Rating for the 2000 TOYOTA CELICA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2000 TOYOTA CELICA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2000 TOYOTA CELICA
Toyota Motor Corporation has issued 22 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2000 TOYOTA CELICA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
5100 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
REPAIR MANUAL CORRECTION - DIAGNOSTICS - AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE. 0040-RM744-U1. *TT
01502 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
BACK DOOR STAY IMPROVEMENT. *MJ
01003 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INTERMITTENT SLIGHT LOSS OF POWER AND/OR VARIABLE LIFT FUNCTION AT ENGINE SPEEDS OVER 6,000 RPM UNDER HIGH LOAD. *TT *JB
01802 — VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
SUNROFF GLASS TINT IMPROVEMENT. *TT
BO01502 — STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
BACK DOOR (REAR HATCH) STAY IMPROVEMENT. *TT
661 — STRUCTURE:BODY
INFORMATION REGARDING MOON ROOF CREAK NOISE. *ET
TC00300 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION LEAK. *JB
288 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
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
BO02300 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS PROCEDURES TO REDUCE OUTER DOOR HANDLE MOVEMENT CONCERNS. *JB
SS00200 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INFORMATION ON VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTING COMPRESSOR SWING ARM RETROFIT. *JB
Showing 10 of 22 technical service bulletins.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2000 TOYOTA CELICA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the TOYOTA CELICA
- 1995 TOYOTA CELICA — 25 complaints
- 1996 TOYOTA CELICA — 10 complaints
- 1997 TOYOTA CELICA — 10 complaints
- 1998 TOYOTA CELICA — 8 complaints
- 1999 TOYOTA CELICA — 11 complaints
- 2000 TOYOTA CELICA (current)
- 2001 TOYOTA CELICA — 55 complaints
- 2002 TOYOTA CELICA — 37 complaints
- 2003 TOYOTA CELICA — 21 complaints
- 2004 TOYOTA CELICA — 4 complaints
- 2005 TOYOTA CELICA — 4 complaints
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