How is this comparison made?

We count, for each model year, the recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability: raw counts also depend on how many cars were sold and how old they are.

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Toyota Celica: which year to buy? Recalls and complaints by year

Of 6 model years of the Toyota Celica on record, 2002 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (40, most often about air bags). 2000 has the most recall campaigns (3).

How to read this

Each row counts what official sources have on record for that model year: recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many of those complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability. Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, so open the year before you decide. 🇺🇸 Local data

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crash, fire or injury	Most reported	Combined
2005	1	4	3	TIRES	28 MPG
2004	0	4	0	SEAT BELTS	28 MPG
2003	1	29	3	POWER TRAIN	28 MPG
2002	1	40	10	AIR BAGS	28 MPG
2001	1	40	6	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	28 MPG
2000	3	40	9	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	26 MPG

Recalls: NHTSA campaigns only, so a defect also recalled in Canada is not counted twice. Stars: NHTSA overall rating. Fuel economy: EPA.

All years of the Toyota Celica

Questions

Which Toyota Celica year has the most complaints?: Of 6 model years of the Toyota Celica on record, 2002 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (40, most often about air bags).
Which Toyota Celica year has the most recalls?: 2000 has the most recall campaigns (3).
How is this comparison made?: We count, for each model year, the recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability: raw counts also depend on how many cars were sold and how old they are.