Toyota Celica 2003
Model Celica made in 2003 by Toyota got 17 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 16 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, fuel system, diesel and fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, engine and engine cooling and equipment. There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline . The car has one 1.8 engine.
Model 2003
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | F | 29/36/32 | 32.1/46/37.1518 | Regular | 725 | SUBCOMPACT CARS | |
| 1.8 | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | F | 27/33/29 | 29.5/42.8/34.2958 | Regular | 802 | SUBCOMPACT CARS | |
| 1.8 | 4 | Manual, 6 gears | F | 23/32/26 | 25.7/40.5/30.758 | Premium | 953 | SUBCOMPACT CARS | |
| 1.8 | 4 | Semiautomatic, 4 gears | F | 23/30/26 | 25.6335/38.099/30.0592 | Premium | 953 | SUBCOMPACT CARS |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V074000 | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 03/25/2002 to 11/04/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 15048 | 04/04/2003 | MFR | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 03/05/2003 | 03/17/2003 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel tank check valve, located in the fuel tank inlet pipe, may become separated from the inlet pipe and fall into the fuel tank. if the check valve falls into the tank, fuel may spill from the fuel inlet pipe when the fuel pump automatically shuts off during fueling. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition may result a fire in the presence of an ignition source. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, repair the fuel tank check valve. owner notification began april 4, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Toyota recall no. ssc 30b.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| TSB-0122-11 | 09/06/2011 | 10042555 | Toyota: information provided for replacing the seat covers for vehicles equipped with side airbags. *pe | 12/16/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| TSB-0064-10 | 02/04/2010 | 10034284 | Toyota: techstream ecu flash reprogramming procedure. flash reprogramming allows the ecu software to be updated without replacing the ecu. flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ecus are released as field-fix procedures de | 11/01/2010 | |
| 04607 | 10/27/2007 | 10023618 | M.i.l. (on) dtc p0171, p030#, and/or p0133 engine running lean in subfreezing ambient temperatures. *nj | 01/14/2008 | |
| 03104 | 08/11/2004 | 10009539 | Malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code p0300 (random misfire) and/or p030# (single cylinder misfire). 2003-2004 celica. *tt | 10/06/2004 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| 00304 | 03/01/2004 | 10006608 | A/c compressor installation procedure. *mr | 05/06/2004 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 03005 | 03/21/2003 | 10001391 | Special service campaign 30b to inspect and/or repair the fuel tank check valve, which may become separated from the inlet pipe and fall into the fuel tank. *tt | 05/02/2003 | |
| 030403 | 03/04/2003 | 10001392 | Special service campaign fuel tank check valve - ordering correct gasket kit. *tt | 05/02/2003 | |
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| 00905 | 08/01/2005 | 10016638 | U340e/u341e transmission solenoid identification. *tt | 09/26/2005 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 00504 | 08/26/2004 | 10009397 | Proper identification of the 5 solenoids used in the u240e/u241e automatic transaxles. *tt | 09/29/2004 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 5103 | 06/20/2005 | 10015474 | Automatic transaxle - diagnostics. repair manual correction. 00400-rm976-u1. *tt | 07/25/2005 | |
| SEATS | |||||
| TSB-0122-11 | 09/06/2011 | 10042555 | Toyota: information provided for replacing the seat covers for vehicles equipped with side airbags. *pe | 12/16/2011 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 00207 | 04/26/2007 | 10022143 | Techstream ecu flash reprogramming procedure. *kb | 07/06/2007 | |
| 04013 | 07/21/2004 | 10010473 | Owner renotification of non-completed special service campaigns and limited service campaigns. *tt | 11/24/2004 | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||||
| TC03015 | 07/24/2003 | 10003486 | The throttle body motor may malfunction causing the malfunction indicator light (mil) to illuminate on the dash, and the engine control module (ecm) will store a trouble code and place the vehicle into a limp home mode. toyota will initiat | 10/21/2003 | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | |||||
| TSB-0087-12 | 06/13/2012 | 10045140 | Toyota: accelerator pedal sensor assembly information regarding the inspection, removal, and installation, if lubrication or oil, is applied. *pe | 08/21/2012 | |
| WHEELS | |||||
| PG02402 | 09/26/2002 | 635873 | Information on wheel film for brake rotor rust prevention. *tt | 11/01/2002 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 09/18/2009 | 105000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 toyota celica. the contact stated that the vehicle would exhibit an abnormal and continual squeaking when there was any type of precipitation. the serpentine belt was replaced four times by a local mechanic and the hydraulic tensioner was replaced twice. the repairs would correct the failure for approximately one month before recurring. once the engine was hot, the noise would cease. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vin was unavailable. the current mileage was approximately 129,000 and the failure mileage was approximately 105,000. | |||
| 09/18/2009 | 105000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2003 toyota celica. the contact stated that there was a continuous squeaking noise when there was any type of precipitation. a local mechanic replaced the serpentine belt and the hydraulic tensioner; the belt was replaced four times and the tensioner was replaced twice. the noise would not be present for a month after the repairs but continued after. the noise would stop when the vehicle warmed up. the manufacturer had not been notified.the vin was unavailable. the current mileage was approximately 129,000. the failure mileage was approximately 105,000-bk | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 09/01/2004 | 1 | ||
| Consumer received nhtsa recall 03v704000 regarding the fuel tank. dealership urged consumer to bring the vehicle with the fuel tank empty. consumer arrived to the appointment at 7 am and waited for about two hours. the floor manager indicated to consumer still parts were not available to conduct recall repairs. consumer was upset with toyota manufacturer, not with the dealership. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 10/08/2006 | 65700 | 1 | 11/26/2003 |
| This may be related to nhtsa campaign id number : 03v074000 per original recall, fuel tank assembly was replaced by toyota dealership on 07/08/2003. on 10/08/2006, the same problem was encountered while attempting to put fuel in the vehicle. fueling is now difficult and very time consuming. only about one-tenth of a gallon can be pumped before the fuel pump automatically shuts off. this appears to be caused by fuel backing up in the fuel inlet pipe and fuel splashing back out. toyota has been contacted and a service appointment scheduled at a local dealership. however, i got the impression they are reluctant to remedy this free of charge since the problem was supposedly fixed 3 years ago. *nm | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer received recall notice 03v074000 for the fuel tank check valve. ms. richardson had 2 confirmed appointments with dealer for remedy. for each appointment dealer kept the vehicle for the entire day, only to inform ms. richardson that they did not have the part when she returned to pick up the car. now it has been over 2 months and the dealer advised they would contact ms. richardson once the part was available.*ak | |||
| 07/02/2003 | 1 | 12/14/2002 | |
| The vehicle was taken to the dealer for recall #03v074000 concerning the fuel tank check valve. the dealer had the vehicle for four hours, and then told consumer that parts were not available. the dealer was suppose to call when the parts became available.*ak the service manager stated the consumer wasn't welcomed back and his vehicle wasn't fixed. *ph *jb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 09/08/2004 | 2 | ||
| While consumer was driving vehicle stalled. consumer was unable to restart vehicle. consumer noticed that the gas was leaking from underneath the vehicle. had the vehicle towed to dealer, who informed consumer that the valve clamp had to be replaced. consumer told dealer that this problem occurred more than once and had not been resolved. *ak the consumer stated that the gas tank had not been put in properly. *tc | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - HOOD - LATCH | |||
| 02/10/2003 | 1 | ||
| The hood latch failed, which caused injury to the consumer.*jb | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 08/03/2005 | 25767 | ||
| I had to have clutch replaced at 25,77 miles on my 2003 toyota celica gt purchased new april 2003. again i had to replace clutch @ 56,089. from the day i purchased this car i had problems with putting car in gear and complained to dealer, who said there was nothing they could do. i've driven manual toyota cars since 1966 and never had any clutch repairs on any of my toyotas. i had over 144,000 miles on my 1987 toyota mr2 when i traded it in 1994. i think it is excessive to have a total of 3 clutches at 56,089. | |||
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 05/31/2008 | 25684 | 1 | |
| Purchased new 2003 celica gts. from dealer. 26,398 miles paint bubbling on all wheels. dealer/factory rep. would not replace wheels. repainted instead and stated they would replace if issue happened again. 42,197 miles paint bubbling again on all wheels. factory rep. refused to replace/repair. dealer will not replace either. *tr | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE - SUPPORT DEVICE | |||
| 01/04/2005 | 30 | 1 | 12/20/2002 |
| I have a 2003 toyota celica and the hatchback will not stay up. toyota has tried to fix it, but finally said tough luck, they could do nothing about this and i feel this is wrong. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 04/04/2004 | 2 | 03/15/2003 | |
| This concerns a 2003 toyota celica gt with a popping noise in the front end when backing and turning. the dealership was unable to duplicate it; no repairs were done. it developed a hum from the right front and a squeek in the rear. a non-toyota mechanic rode with me and diagnosed a bad front wheel hub/bearing. toyota replaced it. it stopped the hum and the squeek, but not the pop. we took it for a tire rotation, but the right front tire was worn down to the steel belt so the tire shop wouldn't do the rotation. the car had a problem in the right front. we believed the popping noise and tire wear were connected. we took it back to toyota. they did a wheel alignment and adjusted the brakes. it didn't stop the pop and the steering seemed to have a problem; if the wheel was turned slightly in either direction, the car made dangerously sharp directional changes. my son took it back to toyota and was told it's a sports car; it's suppose to be that way. two days later, the car was wrecked. the car veered to the left and hit a construction barrel, dropped about a foot off the left shoulder, and hit a cement curb. i spoke to the toyota service manager about the problems, the inability on their part to duplicate and fix the problems and the steering changes. he told me to contact toyota product liability because the car problems which they couldn't duplicate or fix. i am waiting for a toyota inspector to look at the vehicle and determine the cause of the failures. bmw issued tsb that required them to replace the steering rack after the suspension or wheels were repaired; if not, the steering could lock up. toyota has worked on the front suspension, but never performed an associated steering fix. i contend that there was a problem; toyota failed to fix it, added to the problem (steering) causing damage to the car. was toyota at fault? | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 11/25/2005 | 47800 | 1 | 04/30/2005 |
| Dt: the contact states while driving the tread separated from the sidewall on the front driver's side tire. the separation was approximately ten inches long. the contact replaced the tire, but no one has looked at the tire to determine why this occurred. *ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | |||
| 08/03/2004 | 1 | 04/13/2003 | |
| My cruise control dose not work im my 2003 toyota celica gts. also i belive this i a result of something happening to my car 3 months earlier make : toyota model : celica year : 2003 service bulletin num : tc03015 date of bulletin: jul 24, 2003 nhtsa item number: 10003486 i was told by toyota that the cruise control is directly related to the throttle body on the 03 celica . nothing has been done to correct the cruise control. *ak | |||
| WHEELS | |||
| 05/31/2008 | 25684 | 1 | |
| Purchased new 2003 celica gts. from dealer. 26,398 miles paint bubbling on all wheels. dealer/factory rep. would not replace wheels. repainted instead and stated they would replace if issue happened again. 42,197 miles paint bubbling again on all wheels. factory rep. refused to replace/repair. dealer will not replace either. *tr | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT | BRISTOL | STEPEN TOYOTA | 18605847434 | |
| GA | DULUTH | 30096 | ATLANTA TOYOTA | 770 476 8282 |
| NC | FAYETTEVILLE | 28303 | RICK HENDRICK TOYOTA | 866-876-4582 |
| TN | MURFREESBORO | 37129 | NEALSANDLER TOYOTA | 615-890-1500 |
| TX | SAN ANTONIO | CAVENDER TOYOTA | ||
| VA | RICHMOND | 23294 | MCGEORGE TOYOTA | 866-360-1042 |