2000 Honda Civic vs 2000 Toyota Celica
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2000 Honda Civic | 2000 Toyota Celica |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 287 | 106 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 136 | 96 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 73 | 13 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–30 | 23–27 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 76,650 mi | 69,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Civic | Toyota Celica |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 82 | 9 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 47 | 41 |
| Power Train | 30 | 20 |
| Electrical System | 38 | 6 |
| Tires | 26 | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 17 | 11 |
| Seat Belts | 14 | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 13 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 39 | 8 |
| Check engine light | 9 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 8 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 6 | 6 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 5 |
2000 Honda Civic
2000 Toyota Celica
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.