2004 Toyota Celica problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1) · Seat Belts (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (88)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure:body 2024-12-06 · T-SB-0039-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. if these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicle surface, especially the horizonal areas of the hood, roof,
Structure:body 2024-12-06 · T-SB-0038-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
to prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. the purpose of the wheel film is to shield the disc brake rotor from weather elements and initial rust before the vehicle is delivered to the customer.
Structure:body 2024-12-06 · T-SB-0035-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere. if these acidic compounds settle on an exposed vehicle, especially the horizontal areas such as the hood, roof, and decklid, significant damage to the painted surfa
Structure:body 2024-12-05 · T-SB-0061-23 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
toyota vehicles are currently protected with rapgardtm protective film designed to protect the horizontal painted surfaces. this material protects from acid rain, environmental fallout, and rail contamination. follow the removal procedure in this bulletin to remove the rapgardtm protective film wi
Structure:body 2024-07-12 · T-SB-0039-24 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. if these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicle surface, especially the horizonal areas of the hood, roof,
Structure:body 2024-07-12 · T-SB-0038-24 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
to prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. the purpose of the wheel film is to shield the disc brake rotor from weather elements and initial rust before the vehicle is delivered to the customer.
Showing the 6 most recent of 88 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2016-04-08 · Seat Belts“my drivers side seat belt does not retract easily. if i extend it out to put it on with slack, and let go, it stays slacked. i have to move it in and out a few times before it feels "snug". possible problem with the lubrication gumming up the gears and the function of the seat belt. before getting out of the car, i hit the button to release the sea…”
2012-10-08 · Power Train:manual Transmission · 70,000 mi“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 labor-intensive opening the transmission is). given the low mil…”
2009-09-30 · Vehicle Speed Control“tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota celica. while driving floor-mat interference caused the accelerator pedal to stick. the manufacturer was notified, and a representative advised her that the dealer could install a new clip to secure the floor-mat. no repairs were made. the failure mileage was unknown. the current mileage was 90,000.…”
2005-12-10 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 14,000 mi“2/5 had calipers, rotors, brake pads replaced. 11/30/05 took it to a repair shop said i needed all this repaired again. i spoke to toyota dealership took it to the dealer for an inspection stated to my significant other i drive to fast. so therefore it was deemed as wear and tear. i then spoke over the phone to toyota new england rep and she said i…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.