2005 Toyota Celica problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (1) · Tires:sidewall (1) · Tires (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
Equipment:other:labels 2010-02-03 · campaign 10V035000 · 271,417 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Service bulletins (100)
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.
Unknown Or Other 2026-01-07 · T-SB-0055-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2005 – 2026 toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. the purpose of this service bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures
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 2024-07-29 · T-SB-0055-24 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2005 – 2024 toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. the purpose of this service bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures
Showing the 6 most recent of 100 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2024-01-16 · Air Bags · 💥 crash“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…”
2010-12-28 · Vehicle Speed Control · 65,000 mi · 💥 crash“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…”
2010-05-12 · Tires · 52,300 mi · 💥 crash“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…”
2005-11-24 · Tires:sidewall · 4,300 mi“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 …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.