2000 Toyota Celica Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 6%of 106 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the electrical system of the 2000 Toyota Celica, 6% of the 106 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“9/11/01: shortly before midnite: fire ignited in our unattached garage, family sleeping, only vehicle in the garage was a 2000 Toyota Celica (approx 20,000 miles on it). Neighbors woke us up, by that time house was engulfed in flames, we were evacuated. Total loss:nearly $300,000.00 in loss and property damage. We thought our area was being bombed, due to the events which took place that entire day. 2 auto investigators came to the home, worked together on the car, 1 from our ins co., the other from Toyota. …”
NHTSA complaint #10303177, filed 2010-01, 20,000 miles“We bought a 2000 Toyota Celica for our 16 year old daughter. The car was used with about 80k miles. The car was in excellent shape, and had not been altered in any way. On january 2nd, our daughter was driving home from work and the car caught fire. She was able to get out of the car and call 911. The car is a total loss, and the fire department stated that it was an electrical fire. The weather that day was clear, but very cold. She stated that the only thing on in the car was the heater. We have not had any work done this car except an oil change. …”
NHTSA complaint #10298242, filed 2010-01, 80,000 miles“The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Celica. The contact stated that the daytime running lights failed to turn off as needed, causing the battery to be drained. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the running lights needed to be adjusted. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the headlight switch needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 04V566000 (Exterior Lighting). …”
NHTSA complaint #11465031, filed 2022-05, 123,268 miles“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“While driving about 65 MPH and getting off highway vehicle started vibrating and jumping withou prior warning and stalled. Also, consumer had other problems with vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #874143, filed 2000-10Related service bulletins
- 10133654Nov 22, 2017TSB: REVISION NOTICE November 22, 2017 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2014 ? 2018 model year vehicles. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be…
- 10152205Jan 6, 2017TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes SB No. T-SB-0101-11. Applicability has been updated to include 2016 ? 2017 model year vehicles…
- 10111390Apr 10, 2015TSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many…
- 10111197Apr 10, 2015TSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 6 | 6% |
| 1997 | 2 | 25% |
| 1996 | 1 | 11% |
| 1995 | 1 | 5% |
| 1992 | 2 | 10% |
| 1991 | 2 | 7% |
| 1990 | 3 | 10% |
| 1989 | 2 | 18% |
| 1988 | 1 | 17% |
| 1986 | 2 | 22% |
Other parts of the 2000 Toyota Celica
41 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsBrakes
4 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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