2000 Toyota Celica problems
Owners have filed 130 complaints about the 2000 Toyota Celica with NHTSA. Engine and engine cooling accounts for 31.5% of them — the clear leader, ahead of power train at 16.9%.
Complaints130
Crashes15
Fires2
Injuries9
Deaths3
What owners report breaking
Engine and engine cooling 31.5% · 41
Power train 16.9% · 22
Vehicle speed control 8.5% · 11
Air bags 6.9% · 9
Exterior lighting 4.6% · 6
Structure 4.6% · 6
Electrical system 4.6% · 6
Engine 3.8% · 5
Severity
Of those complaints, 15 describe a crash, 2 describe a fire, 9 report an injury and 3 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Filings have fallen off, 4 in the last three years against 6 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 68,000 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Celica. Every three months, the vehicle's engine would consume all of the oil. The contact also noticed that while driving at any speed, a knocking sound was heard coming from the engine. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The current mileage was 94,553 and failure mileage was 88,000. Engine and engine cooling · reported at 88,000 miles
When driving vehicle would jerk. Engine would become noisy and shaky. Would fail to idle properly. Clutch pedal would go to floor and failed to return to original position. Not able to shift gears. Have taken vehicle to dealership. Was informed by mechanic that problem were the valves in engine.*Ak Engine and engine cooling
Engine accessory drive belt tensioner is very noisy and squeals when wet. Problem was diagnosed and repaired by dealer, but after 20,000 miles the problem returned. It's especially noisy after vehicle has warmed and sits at idle. Dealer has been very cooperative, but vehicle is now out of warranty. Engine and engine cooling
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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