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2005 Toyota

Celica

Auto (S4), 4 cyl, 1.8 L

Toyota Celica: best and worst years
2005 Toyota Celica (photo 1 of 2)

Closest available photo (2003 model year); you're viewing the 2005.

2003 photoEthan LlamasCC BY-SA 4.0Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Subcompact CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic (S4)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel
PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl
4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
28 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City
22 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb
24 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr
$3,200EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Dimensions & capacity

Doors
3NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Length
170 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Width
69 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Height
52 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Wheelbase
102 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Curb Weight
2,425 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
GVWR class
Class 1 (6,000 lb or less)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
1
Owner complaints
4
Reported injuries
2

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • TIRES50%
  • AIR BAGS25%
  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL25%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 4 total.

Toyota Celica: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
2 yr
Maintenance
2 yr / 25k mi
EV battery
10 yr / 150k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.