2000 Toyota Celica Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 4%of 106 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 2000 Toyota Celica, 4% of the 106 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Brake were making a grinding noise took the car to service, they stated that nothing with the brake 7-2000. Again in 12-2000. Had the brake fit in 7-10-2001. Same problem in 01-15-2002. That problem is with riverside Toyota problem with battery, had to get a new one also a air flow meter was replace. Replaced 2 tire in 2000 redlands Toyota has states that I needed more brake repairs , because I have no brakes sytems can not drive the car repairs to fit the brake is $1000 . When ever I ask riverside of Toyota to check my brakes. They keep there nothing with my brakes. …”
NHTSA complaint #768343, filed 2002-10“The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Celica. The contact stated that his vehicle burns at least a quart of oil every 500 miles with no signs of leakage. There is a recall on the 1999 Celica, but not for the 2000 models. The contact also stated that the vehicle's master cylinder was recalled. He was previously involved in a crash due to brake failure. The dealer stated that the master cylinder was operating normally, however the brake fuel was contaminated. The insurance company stated that he was 100% liable. …”
NHTSA complaint #10190342, filed 2007-05, 70,000 miles“When vehicle is in reverse a clicking in brakes occurs. Dealer replaced front brakes. Also, resurfaced rotors. However, it did correct the problem. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #899450, filed 2001-11Related recalls
- 04V455000Sep 17, 2004Certain passenger vehicles have the possibility that the recess retains a rubber seal ring, which is located at the end of the cylinder body, and may be…Covers: Toyota Celica 2000, Echo 2000
Related service bulletins
- 10214323Mar 17, 2022TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions
- 10190453Mar 12, 2021TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.
- 10187241Dec 14, 2020TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.
- 10186195Dec 14, 2020TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.
- 10131984Sep 9, 2013A new Special Service Tool (SST 09709-00002) has been introduced to aid in the inspection procedure for certain vehicles equipped with a floor pedal-type parking brake system…
- 10061620Sep 9, 2013Summary to be provided on a future date.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 6% |
| 2002 | 2 | 7% |
| 2001 | 2 | 4% |
| 2000 | 4 | 4% |
| 1997 | 1 | 13% |
| 1996 | 3 | 33% |
| 1994 | 3 | 21% |
| 1993 | 1 | 8% |
| 1992 | 1 | 5% |
| 1991 | 4 | 15% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
| 1989 | 2 | 18% |
| 1988 | 1 | 17% |
| 1987 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2000 Toyota Celica
41 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Toyota Celica
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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