Recalls ·2000 Toyota Celica

2000 Toyota Celica recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2000 Toyota Celica; the most frequently affected component is exterior lighting. Owners filed 108 complaints, most often about engine and engine cooling. Among the 5 model years of this model in the database, 2000 ranks #1 for number of recalls.

Recalls3
Complaints108
Crashes reported6in stored complaints
Fires reported2in stored complaints

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Recalls (3)

Exterior lightingCampaign 06E049000 · 24 May 2006

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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.

Exterior lighting — HeadlightsCampaign 04V566000 · 29 Nov 2004

Problem: 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.

Service brakes, hydraulic — Master cylinderCampaign 04V455000 · 17 Sep 2004

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Engine and engine cooling18 · 45%
Vehicle speed control5 · 12%
Engine5 · 12%
Electrical system4 · 10%
Air bags3 · 8%
Power train2 · 5%
Tires2 · 5%
Exterior lighting2 · 5%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

(1). - my 2000 toyota celica burning 5qt of oil every week - eventually the engine built oil sludge. (2). The third valve doesn't have any compression due to the sludge problem (3). I have to get a new engine to be put in my car. *tr

Engine and engine cooling · Dec 2007 · NHTSA complaint record

My 2000 celica suffers from excessive oil burning. Nor do that low oil pressure lights flash to warn. My car around 4 years ago had a very serious problem with the oil burning and no warning lights. My car got to low on oil and spun a rod bearing, which caused the piston to loosen and beat the cylinder head up. My car…

Engine and engine cooling · Nov 2008 · NHTSA complaint record

This vehicle has ( according to all sources available ) burned oil from the time it left the plant brand new,most 2000 to 2002 toyota celica gt's have this issue as the rings were bad. Toyota has never produced a recall for this issue and it has effected thousands of vehicles.toyota did change the rings out for the…

Power train · Jun 2014 · NHTSA complaint record

Three times in the past 2 years my toyota 2000 celica's accelerate stuck when i applied the brakes. I am not sure what caused the problem. *tr

Vehicle speed control · May 2009 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.