Toyota Celica owners have reported 9 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (3 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's ignition (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | |
| Ignition problems | |
| Battery problems | |
| Starter problems | |
| Alternator/generator/regulator problems |
My rear defrost has not worked in years. I look at the connection where the hatch meets the car and find that the connector had caught on fire and melted the connector and the wire. I am having to reconnect the 2 wires to get my rear defrost working again. Read details...
While driving about 65 mph and getting off highway vehicle started vibrating and jumping withou prior warning and stalled. Also, consumer had other problems with vehicle. Read details...
We bought a 2000 Toyota Celica for our 16 year old daughter. The car was used with about 80k miles. The car was in excellent shape, and had not been altered in any way. On January 2nd, our daughter was driving home from work and the car caught fire. She was able to get out of the car and call 911. Read details...
The 2000 Toyota Celica has a defective belt tensioner mechanism that results in a dead battery and ultimate loss of all electrical starter, etc. I have already replace the tensioner (and battery) twice costing $500. Now this has happened for the 3rd time same car. Read details...
The same evening that I purchased my Celica and every evening since then I notice that my headlights and instrument lights dim when I apply my brakes. Only when I release my brakes do they brighten back-up. Read details...