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2002 Toyota Celica Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2002 Toyota Celica has 5 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2002 Toyota Celica

Airbags
11
Brakes
9
Powertrain
7
Fuel System
5
Suspension
5
Engine
5
Structure
3
Latches & Locks
3

5

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jun 5, 2005ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGI BOUGHT A TOYOTA SAQUOIA LIMITED 4X4 USED IN 2003. WHEN I TOOKIT TO A FRIENDS HOUSE HER HUSBAND SI...
Apr 25, 2005ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING2002 TOYOTA CELICA STARTED TO BURN OIL.*MR
Mar 11, 2004ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGCONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A TIMING BELT PROBLEM. DEALER REPLACED THE TIMING BELT A YEAR AGO. *AK
Sep 1, 2002ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING2002 CELICA GT IS CONSUMING 3/4 OF A QUART OF OIL EVERY 1000 MILES. TOYOTA SAYS THAT THERE IS NOT A...
Jan 1, 1970ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGCONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMING ON AND STAYING ON. CONSUMER HAD A DIAGNOSTIC TE...

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