2002 Toyota Celica Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
23 -29 City / 30 -36 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
140 -180
Seats
4
Front angle view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Tyler T
My car is extremely good on gas and it always runs super smooth
It's amazing and good on gas, I always gets me where I need to go, without any problems ever. My cars awesome
accountCircle Robin C
My vehicle is great on gas.
There is nothing I dislike about my vehicle. I like the color. I like the interior or my vehicle. I like the model of my vehicle.
accountCircle Danielle L
It's fast, compact and sporty. It is great on gas!! Most reliable car
My Toyota has been very reliable, I have had it for over 5 years and as long I change the oil and do basic maintenance it has never broke down. It is fast, and great on gas. I have 192,000 miles on it and it runs the same as when I first bought it. I got lucky with my decision to buy this car!!
accountCircle Harrison S
It is very small, only has two doors, and only fits four people.
I like how it is small and easy to drive. It is very comfortable and manages to hold up well throughout the years I have had it.
accountCircle Jacinda W
Last for a very long time and will be driving it until the wheels fall off.
My vehicle is very reliable.. It is a 2002 but the engine didn't go out until I hit 164,000 miles in 2018 other than that no major problems occurred.. It is very sturdy and heavy metal.. My car was parked and someone hit it extremely hard but you cannot when noticed because of how it was built.. It is a small car but very comfortable.. Gives you the race car feel which I love.. Features are pretty simple, radio, heat, air conditioner, front wheel drive.
accountCircle Russell S
It is very well made and reliable. The high horsepower adds to its appeal.
Strong, comfortable, attractive vehicle. Economical to operate and easy to maintain.
accountCircle Felicia R
Just has to make sure you get the right oil for the car and that's it.
I have no problems, I love the car. The only thing I can think of is if you buy a thicker oil it slows the car down a little bit and doesn't change gears as fast or get up to speed as fast. Other than that little minor thing great car. It is fast gets up to speed easily and overall a real smooth running car.
accountCircle jack c
That it is 16 years old and though it has been reliable cars tend to break down after a while that's why it's important to take good care of them and they will last
The car is reliable, It gets excellent mileage. The body is why people really want my car, but the gas mileage it gets helps.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Misty K
2002 Toyota Celica is an old car and it needs a lot of work.
Its reliable but has so many engines issues its not funny. The tires are 195 65 r15's and they are hard to come by.
accountCircle Misty K
Needs taking to a junkyard and scrapped.
Horn doesn't work, it needs all kinds of work to the engine. It takes 195 65r15 tires and they are hard to come by.
accountCircle Brianna M
It is good if you don't have a lot of money. It is an older car so obviously, it is not going to be the best car in the world. But overall it is a nice car.
I like the design of the car. Sadly though because of its wear and tear, I don't like it as much as a couple years back. But it was a hand me down so I cannot complain much. The gas maintainability is poor. But the overall driving is smooth for such an old model.
accountCircle Reece A
The gears are very stiff making it hard to drive if you don't drive it all the time
It is a very comfortable car but always has its problems, things break all the time so it's not very reliable but i like it
accountCircle Ryan C
2002 Toyota Celica GT - good car!
The interior is quite nice, though the back seat is tiny. I've had a few mechanical issues, but I still enjoy the car overall.

Toyota Celica Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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GT
140 HP 33-33 MPG 4 Seats
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GTS
180 HP 27-27 MPG 4 Seats
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2002 Toyota Celica Owner Reviews

4.20
20 Reviews
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5 stars 60%
4 stars 15%
3 stars 15%
2 stars 5%
1 star 5%
accountCircle Victoria L on May 27, 2021
My Toyota’s, pure enjoyment.
I really enjoy my vehicle. I enjoy driving it and the performance. I like the interior design, body design and the mechanical mechanisms. I did purchase it used so there are issues that come with vehicle age(2002). There is no rust. I have owned Toyota’s that I have purchased used and was very satisfied with them as well. Gas mileage and engine mileage with little to no problems. What I purchased them for I was able to sell them after 5+ years and made 1/2 of the money back that I had purchased them for. I enjoyed them as much as my current vehicle and share the same opinions of them as my current Toyota.
accountCircle Robin C on May 27, 2021
My vehicle is great on gas.
There is nothing I dislike about my vehicle. I like the color. I like the interior or my vehicle. I like the model of my vehicle.
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Ranks #8 Sports Cars by Owners

The 2002 Toyota Celica has an average owner rating of 4.19 out of 5 which ranks it #8 of 10 other Sports Cars.

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car
2002 Honda S2000
5
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2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata
4.7
8
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2002 Toyota Celica
4.19

Ranks #1 Sports Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2002 Toyota Celica has a combined MPG of 33 which ranks it #1 of 10 other Sports Cars.

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2002 Acura RSX
33 MPG
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2002 Toyota Celica
36 MPG
2
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2002 Chevrolet Camaro
30 MPG

Safety & Reliability

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*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety