Model year guide

2005 Toyota Celica

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2005 Toyota Celica is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.

2005 Toyota Celica at a glance

Safety recalls1
Owner complaints4
Combined24–28 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2005 Toyota Celica recalls 1

Equipment:other:labels NHTSA Campaign #10V035000 · 03/02/2010

GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.

Fix: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. DEALERS WILL ALSO CORRECT THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GULF STATES TOYOTA AT 713-580-3300.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2005 Toyota Celica common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Tires
Check tread depth, the DOT age date, and that all four tires match with even wear. Look for bulges or cracks.
Air Bags
Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
Vehicle Speed Control
Test cruise control and throttle response, and watch for any hesitation or unintended acceleration.

2005 Toyota Celica MPG & running costs

Combined24–28 mpg
City23 mpg
Highway30 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,925
EPA size classSubcompact Cars
Transmission4 options
Passenger volume78 cu ft
Cargo volume17 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$2,625 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 4 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2005 Toyota Celica costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$14,625
Fuel only$14,625
Per mile$0.20

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2005 Toyota Celica trims & engines on record

Trims
GT
Engines
1.8L 4-cyl

2005 Toyota Celica vehicles on record

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Other Toyota Celica model years

2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1997 1995 1994 1992 1991

2005 Toyota Celica — frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Toyota Celica have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2005 Toyota Celica. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Toyota Celica?

Across all 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are tires, air bags, vehicle speed control.

What gas mileage does the 2005 Toyota Celica get?

The 2005 Toyota Celica has U.S. EPA estimates of 24–28 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (4 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.