2003 Toyota Celica Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 29%of 17 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,700miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the fuel system of the 2003 Toyota Celica, 29% of the 17 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,700 miles. 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.
“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10170894, filed 2006-10, 65,700 miles“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. The service manager stated the consumer wasn't welcomed back and his vehicle wasn't fixed.”
NHTSA complaint #10026568, filed 2003-08“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10090183, filed 2004-09“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. The consumer stated that the gas tank had not been put in properly.”
NHTSA complaint #10091622, filed 2004-12Related recalls
- 03V074000Mar 5, 2003On 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…Covers: Toyota Celica 2002–2003
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 5 | 29% |
| 2002 | 4 | 14% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 1 | 10% |
| 1998 | 1 | 20% |
| 1996 | 1 | 11% |
| 1995 | 2 | 9% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
| 1989 | 4 | 36% |
| 1986 | 1 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2003 Toyota Celica
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology