2005 Toyota Celica: common problems and reliability
One of the better Celica years.
4 owner complaints, most about tires. 1 recall.
Should I buy a 2005 Celica?The 2005 Toyota Celica has 4 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are tires and air bags.
Safety record for the 2005 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2005 Toyota Celica vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Celica years only. How we score it
Is 2005 a good year for the Celica?
Across the 10 Celica model years we track, complaint volume runs from 4 (2005) to 108 (2000). With 4 complaints, the 2005 Celica sits below 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 2005 Celica
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Campaign 10V035000GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
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 2005 ranks against the rest.
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