2003 Toyota Celica Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2003 Toyota Celica recalls

Most common 2003 Toyota Celica problems

Problem areas named in the 17 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Fuel System, Gasoline	4
Structure	2
Air Bags	2
Steering	2
Latches/Locks/Linkages	1
Suspension	1
Vehicle Speed Control	1
Fuel System, Diesel	1
Tires	1
Wheels	1

What owners report

2022-01-16, Service Brakes
Lf wheel bearing is gone and axle is only thing holding on the wheel. The steering knuckle is damaged, caliper/bracket is damaged, rotors damaged, axle damaged. Extremely unsafe to drive

2021-10-05, Engine
Belt tensioner won't retract when trying to replace serpentina belt. Most likely a defective part , original. Have to creative finding other ways to replace belt without breaking the tensioner.

2018-01-05, Air Bags
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA CELICA. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE HORN WAS NOT ALWAYS AUDIBLE WHEN PRESSING THE CENTER OF THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE AIR BAG SENSOR INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE COIL SPRING INSIDE THE STEERING COLUMN WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET REPAIRED. THE LOCAL DEALER (SOUTH BAY TOYOTA, 310-323-7800) WAS CALLED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,476.

2017-08-12, Air Bags
AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON. CAR HAS NEVER BEEN IN A CRASH. I'VE HAD THE SENSOR RESET 4 X, IT STILL FLASHES AND STAYS ON.

2011-03-10, Engine And Engine Cooling
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA CELICA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD EXHIBIT AN ABNORMAL AND CONTINUAL SQUEAKING WHEN THERE WAS ANY TYPE OF PRECIPITATION. THE SERPENTINE BELT WAS REPLACED FOUR TIMES BY A LOCAL MECHANIC AND THE HYDRAULIC TENSIONER WAS REPLACED TWICE. THE REPAIRS WOULD CORRECT THE FAILURE FOR APPROXIMATELY ONE MONTH BEFORE RECURRING. ONCE THE ENGINE WAS HOT, THE NOISE WOULD CEASE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 129,000 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 105,000.

2003 Toyota Celica questions

Does the 2003 Toyota Celica have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2003 Toyota Celica: Fuel System, Gasoline. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Toyota Celica?

Based on 17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel System, Gasoline (4), Structure (2), Air Bags (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 2003 Toyota Celica has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.