2000 Toyota Celica: common problems and reliability
One of the worst Celica years.
One of the Toyota Celica years to avoid. All Celica years
108 owner complaints, most about engine and engine cooling. 3 recalls.
Should I buy a 2000 Celica?The 2000 Toyota Celica has 108 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and engine cooling and power train.
Safety record for the 2000 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2000 Toyota Celica vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Celica years only. How we score it
Is 2000 a good year for the Celica?
Across the 10 Celica model years we track, complaint volume runs from 4 (2005) to 108 (2000). With 108 complaints, the 2000 Celica sits above the model's median of 11.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2000 Celica
exterior lighting:headlights
Campaign 04V566000CERTAIN 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.
exterior lighting
Campaign 06E049000CERTAIN 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.
service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder
Campaign 04V455000CERTAIN 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.
What owners say across generations
Overwhelmingly positive sentiment regarding long-term reliability, durability, and overall ownership satisfaction across multiple generations.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Celica. See the full Celica owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Celica listings typically run $8,344–$19,995 across 1985 to 2005 model years.
Other Celica model years
Compare every Celica year side by side to see how 2000 ranks against the rest.
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