Complaints
130
Crashes
15
Fires
2
Injuries
9
Fatalities
3
Recalls
0
Worst 2000 Toyota Celica Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#115 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Avg mileage:72,879 mi
Crash-related:1
#29 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys
Avg mileage:20,667 mi
#39 complaints
Automatic Transmission
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Toyota Celica.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 15 | 1 | — | 72,879 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys | 9 | — | — | 20,667 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 8 | — | — | 50,713 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Manual Transmission | 8 | 1 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 7 | — | — | 74,377 mi | |
| Airbags | 6 | 5 | — | 80,000 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 5 | 1 | — | 104,746 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 4 | — | 2 | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 3 | 3 | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly:Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle) | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Brake Master Cylinder | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion) | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Concealment Devices | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Trunk Lid:Lock | 1 | — | — | — |
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
15
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
72,879
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
20,667
Automatic Transmission
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,713
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Manual Transmission
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
74,377
Airbags
6
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
80,000
Engine Problems
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
104,746
Electrical Faults
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
3
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Clutch Assembly:Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle)
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brake Master Cylinder
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Concealment Devices
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Trunk Lid:Lock
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2000 Toyota Celica — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2000 Toyota Celica reliable?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 2000 Toyota Celica has 130 NHTSA complaints, 15 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine with 15 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2000 Toyota Celica?
Top reported problems: Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine (15 complaints, avg 72,879 mi); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys (9 complaints, avg 20,667 mi); Automatic Transmission (9 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2000 Toyota Celica?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 64,185 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2000 Toyota Celica?
NHTSA complaints for the 2000 Toyota Celica include 15 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 9 injuries, and 3 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2000 Toyota Celica have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2000 Toyota Celica as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2000 Toyota Celica?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 2000 Toyota Celica shows significantly more complaints than average for its class. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN history check are essential — skip them and you're gambling.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Toyota Celica reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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