Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2002 Toyota Celica
NHTSA data on file today
The 2002 Toyota Celica has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 29 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #03V074000 TOYOTA/FUEL TANK CHECK VALVE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 11 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 4 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 4 complaints
- Structure 4 complaints
- Power Train 3 complaints
- Suspension 3 complaints
Of the 29 complaints on file, 13 report a crash; across all 29 complaints, owners report 7 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,000–$6,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2002 Toyota Celica has a mixed reliability due to the fuel system recall and a notable number of airbag complaints. However, most issues arise in specific components, not widespread over the entire vehicle, maintaining average reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| airbags | 50,000–100,000 miles | $600–$1,200 | very common |
| fuel system | 40,000–80,000 miles | $200–$500 | common |
| power train | 90,000–150,000 miles | $800–$2,000 | occasional |
| suspension | 60,000–110,000 miles | $500–$1,000 | occasional |
| engine cooling | 70,000–120,000 miles | $300–$800 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- oil change every 5,000 miles
- brake inspection annually
- coolant flush every 50,000 miles
- timing belt replacement at 90,000 miles
- tire rotation every 10,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- airbag warning light
- fuel leaks during refueling
- unusual vibrations or noises
- overheating engine
- slipping transmission
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2002 Toyota Celica at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.