Celica
Toyota Celica: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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Toyota Celica – Seventh generation1999–2006
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | T230 |
| Production | July 1999 – April 2006 |
| Body styles | 3-door liftback coupé |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Toyota MC platform |
| Engines | 1.8 L 1ZZ-FE VVT-i I4 (ZZT230) 1.8 L 2ZZ-GE VVTL-i I4 (ZZT231) |
| Transmissions | 4-speed automatic 5-speed manual 6-speed manual |
| Wheelbase | 2,601 mm |
| Length | 4,335 mm |
| Width | 1,735 mm |
| Height | 1,306 mm |
| Class | Sports car |
| Assembly | Japan: Susono, Shizuoka (Higashi-Fuji plant) |
| Designer | Alan R. Schneider, Yasuhiko Mizuhata, Hiroyuki Metsugi (1997) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2005 | 1.8 L, 4 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2000–2005 | 1.8 L, 4 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2000–2005 | 1.8 L, 4 cyl | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2000–2005 | 1.8 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2005 | 1.8 L, 4 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 8.4–10.2 L/100 km | 9.4–11.8 L/100 km | 7.1–8.7 L/100 km |
| 2000–2005 | 1.8 L, 4 cyl · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive | 8.7–9.0 L/100 km | 9.8–10.2 L/100 km | 7.6–7.8 L/100 km |
| 2000–2005 | 1.8 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed manual · Front-wheel drive | 9.4–10.2 L/100 km | 11.2–11.8 L/100 km | 7.8–8.1 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Subcompact car |
| Model years in EPA data | 2000–2005 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 1.8 L |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Transmission types | Automatic, Manual |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular), Petrol (premium) |
| Configurations listed | 24 |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 481 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 2,209 L |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2000–2026 |
| New registrations (EU) | 2000–2007, 2009–2010, 2012–2014 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | 79 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 40 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Airbags | 29 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Speed control and cruise | 25 | 2000, 2001, 2003 |
| Body and structure | 19 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Brakes | 18 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Tyres | 14 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 11 | 2000, 2002, 2003 |
| Suspension | 10 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Seat belts | 8 | 2000, 2001, 2004 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2000–2005: 252 complaints, 42 with a crash and 2 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.