Model year record

2005 Toyota Celica recalls & problems

The 2005 Toyota Celica has 1 safety recall and 4 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is tires (2 complaints).

Recalls1safety recalls

Complaints4filed by owners

Crashes · fires3 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths2 · 0reported in complaints

2005 Toyota Celica in an NHTSA crash test — NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

EquipmentFeb 3, 2010

Other › Labels

Recall 10V035000271,417 vehicles

Problem: GULF 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.
Risk: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
Fix: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. DEALERS WILL ALSO CORRECT THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GULF STATES TOYOTA AT 713-580-3300.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2005 Toyota Celica 2-DR

OverallNot Rated

Frontal crash	Not Rated
Side crash	Not Rated
Rollover	Not Rated

2005 Toyota Celica NHTSA side crash test — NHTSA side barrier crash test

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Celica

28mpg combined

City / highway	25 / 33 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

1.8 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,400/year to fuel

Celica

26mpg combined

City / highway	23 / 30 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

1.8 L · 4 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,600/year to fuel

Celica

25mpg combined

City / highway	21 / 30 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

1.8 L · 4 cyl · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,300/year to fuel

Celica

24mpg combined

City / highway	22 / 28 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

1.8 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (S4) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,400/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Injuries	Typical mileage*
TiresSidewall	2	1	0	—
Vehicle speed control	1	1	1	—
Air bags	1	1	1	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Air bagsCrash1 injury
This vehicle was involved in a rollover accident on Monday, January 15, 2024. When the car rolled over several times, the airbags never deployed. This vehicle is available for inspection, The driver safety was put at risk with a neck injury due to the airbags, not deploying Yes, and auto repair business is aware that the airbags did not deploy. The police were notified at the accident that the airbags did not deploy. There were no warning, lamps, messages, or other symptoms of an airbag problem prior to the failure of the airbags to deploy.
Jan 15, 2024
Vehicle speed controlCrash1 injury
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA CELICA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 65 MPH WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE CONTACT WAS NOT ABLE TO RELEASE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND PROCEEDED TO CRASH INTO A GUARD RAIL. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE AND THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE BACK ONTO THE SHOULDER WHERE SHE SHUT THE ENGINE OFF. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE HIP AND RIBS. A POLICE REPORT WAS AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 65,000.
Dec 10, 2009 · 65,000 miles
TiresCrash
THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR TIRE BLEW OUT, CAUSING THE CAR TO SPIN OUT WHILE DRIVING N ON I-55 BETWEEN JACKSON, MS AND MEMPHIS, TN RESULTING IN A CRASH. INITIAL INVESTIGATION DID NOT SHOW ANY NAILS, TO CAUSE THE FLAT. THE COMPLETE INSIDE SIDE WALL OF THE TIRE CAME APART. *TR
May 9, 2010 · 52,300 miles
Tires › Sidewall
THE PROBLEM AROSE ONE DAY WHEN I WAS AT MY AUNTS HOUSE. MY UNCLE WENT OUT SIDE TO LOOK A MY BRAND NEW CAR, 2005 CELICA AND NOTICED THAT I HAD A BUBBLE IN THE SIDE OF MY TIRE. I TOOK IT UP THE NEXT DAY TO THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP BECAUSE I HAD ONLY HAD MY CAR FOR THREE MONTHS. THE FIRST THING THAT CAME OUT OF THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP WAS THAT I HAD TO HAVE HIT SOMETHING. I DO NOT RECALL HITTING ANYTHING, I AM SO CAUTIOUS WITH THIS NEW CAR. THE DEALERSHIP SAID THAT THE ONLY WAY THIS COULD BE COVERED WAS WITH ROAD HAZARD, WHICH I DID NOT HAVE. I WOULD NOT MIND HAVING TO PAY FOR THE TIRE BUT THEY WEREN'T EVEN WILLING TO TAKE MY TIRE OFF TO SEE WHAT WAS WRONG WITH THE TIRE. I WAS TOLD BY NUMEROUS…
Nov 18, 2005 · 4,300 miles

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.