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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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JTDDY32T4Y0••••••2000 Toyota CELICA
This build draws 2.0× more complaints than the average 2000 Toyota CELICA build (5 vs 2).
5on this build
79on the model
32builds in total
Most reportedPower Train 2Exterior Lighting 1Seat Belts 1Engine And Engine Cooling 1
What owners of this build wrote
Engine And Engine CoolingOct 2010
My 2000 toyota celica has been in the shop 3 times within the last 4 months due to the serpentine belt and tensioner. Both were replaced and within a month the problem has recurred. After researching this on the internet I have found that this is a ongoing problem with the…
Seat BeltsJan 2009
This complaint involves defective seatbelts in vehicle. Although there has been no accident, the seatbelts would offer no protection. Even the rear belts that have not been used are deteriorerating
Exterior LightingOct 2002
Front headlight seals have failed on both lights two years after the purchase of my 2000 toyota celica gts. On observing other vehicles of the same model and year I see that more than 50% of them have the same problem. I have reported this to my local toyota dealer and was told…
Power TrainJun 2001
Gear shifter makes squeaking noise. This incident happened 3 times already. They applied lube to linkage area but it only solved the problem temporarily
Power TrainFeb 2001
Drive axles make cracking noise when backing up and applying the brake. Dealer claims they did not hear any noises. Engine make knocking sounds at idle speed. Dealer replace belt tensioner. A week later, a squeaking noise appears from the drive belt area. When making turns, a…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN JTDDY32T4Y0001411 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.