2004 Toyota CelicaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2004 Toyota Celica, most often about the power train. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 8, 2016. Updated daily.
Where the 2004 Toyota Celica has problems
4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2004 Toyota Celica recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2004 vs. every other Celica year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Celica median. How we score
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- Caution
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- Not rated
2004 Toyota Celica safety ratings
2004 Toyota Celica 2-DR in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.


- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
What Celica owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
AT AROUND 70,000 MILES (AROUND JAN 2012), MY CELICA (MANUAL TRANSMISSION) BEGAN SLIPPING OUT OF 3RD GEAR, SPORADICALLY. I CONSULTED WITH A TOYOTA DEALERSHIP ABOUT THE PROBLEM, AND THEY TOLD ME THE MOST EFFECTIVE WAY OF FIXING THE PROBLEM WAS TO REPLACE THE WHOLE TRANSMISSION (GIVEN HOW…
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