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2003 Toyota Celica recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2003 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Mar 5, 200303V074000 | Fuel system, gasolineTHIS CONDITION MAY RESULT A FIRE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE. DetailsHide details for campaign 03V074000
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Owner complaints by component29
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 5 | 17 |
| Fuel system | 5 | 17 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 14 |
| Gasoline | 4 | 14 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 10 |
| Structure | 3 | 10 |
| Wheels | 2 | 7 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 7 |
| Engine | 2 | 7 |
| Steering | 2 | 7 |
| Air bags | 2 | 7 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 7 |
| Unknown or other | 1 | 3 |
| Tires | 1 | 3 |
| Diesel | 1 | 3 |
2 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Wheels
“Many things are happening to my truck that’s why I am contacting you people to see if I got any callback thank you so much”
- Steering
“Lf wheel bearing is gone and axle is only thing holding on the wheel. The steering knuckle is damaged, caliper/bracket is damaged, rotors damaged, axle damaged. Extremely unsafe to drive”
- Engine
“Belt tensioner won't retract when trying to replace serpentina belt. Most likely a defective part , original. Have to creative finding other ways to replace belt without breaking the tensioner.”
Other Toyota Celica model years
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- 2003 RAV40 recalls315 complaints
- 2003 Sienna1 recall105 complaints
- 2003 Tundra7 recalls399 complaints
- 2003 Tacoma3 recalls360 complaints
- 2003 Highlander2 recalls258 complaints
- 2003 4Runner3 recalls696 complaints
- 2003 Sequoia6 recalls672 complaints
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2003 Toyota Celica recall questions
How many recalls does the 2003 Toyota Celica have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2003 Toyota Celica. The most recent, 03V074000 (reported March 5, 2003), concerns fuel system, gasoline. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2003 Toyota Celica?
Power train is the most-reported component, named in 5 complaints out of 29 filed with NHTSA (17%). Across all complaints, owners reported 2 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2003 Toyota Celica?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Toyota recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Toyota dealer.
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