KnownCarProblems2001 Toyota Celica Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 47 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Toyota Celica, most often about the engine (47% of complaints, typically around 98,000 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about Celica model year since 2000 and has 1 recall.
Most common 2001 Toyota Celica problems
Engine
22 complaints · 47%Half of these problems showed up before 98,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, cooling system.
The engine makes a horrible ticking sound and consumes almost 4 quarts of oil for every four hundred miles I drive, so basically every time I fill up with gas I'm also filling my car with oil. When I first noticed this in 2011 I took it to a mechanic and they said they couldn't find anything wrong with it. They said I…
It is commonly known the 1998 to 2005 1.8l 1zz-fe engines in Toyota Celica's burn mass amounts of oil after 100,000 miles. (1 quart or more every 500 to 1000 miles). The defect is in the piston. Prior to 2005 there are only 4 holes in the piston behind the oil rings for oil to flow. After 2005 there are 12 holes. This…
Speed control
7 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 66,500 miles.
As I was pulling into my parking spot in the ramp, my car 'unexpectedly' lurched forward into a concrete pillar on the left and a wire barrier and concrete wall ahead. Damage to the car was $5,647.92. My air bag did not deploy nor did my seat belt hold me. My head flew forward onto the steering wheel and I required 14…
I was driving west bound on I-10 near downtown houston, tx when I went to pass a truck and pressed the gas pedal. When I released the gas pedal, the car kept accelerating and the engine went to the redline. I tried the brakes which worked a little bit but the engine was still screaming at the redline. Fortunately the…
Body and structure
5 complaints · 11%Parts named most often: body.
Rear hatch closes by itself. Dealer acknowledges problem but will not replace because it was not reported while still in warranty.the support arms are not strong enough to support the hatch .they have been discontinued and have been replaced with stronger ones.the hatch comes down without warning and could cause…
As soon as I bought my car in may 2017, I realized that my car was running out of oil super fast. I checked to see if there were any leaks or problems, but there were none. To this day dec 2018 I've spent about 2k on oil alone. I know there was a recall on this particular problem in the celicas. I recently went to a…
Transmission
5 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 96,000 miles. Parts named most often: manual transmission.
: the contact stated while driving various speeds, a loud noise was heard. The vehicle was driven to the dealer who determined the transmission needed to be replaced.
Driving home at approx. 70 MPH the engine began to miss...causing a loss in rpms and a loud knocking coming from the engine followed by a high pitch squealling (almost like the fan belt was going out)...after pulling off the road and turning the car off to inspect the noises...no signs where showing that there was a…
Wheels and tires
4 complaints · 9%On 8/30/2013, we purchased a new set of 4 tires from costco, iwilei hawaii. On 9/28, the drivers side front tire went flat on a residential road. No punctures per goodyear of kailua. On 10/6, the passengers side front tire went flat at a residential road. No punctures per costco, iwilei. On 11/4, the drivers side rear…
Air bags
4 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: frontal.
Consumer's vehicle was involved in a frontal collision at an impact of 30 MPH, and neither of the frontal air bag deployed. Dealer was not contacted.
As I was pulling into my parking spot in the ramp, my car 'unexpectedly' lurched forward into a concrete pillar on the left and a wire barrier and concrete wall ahead. Damage to the car was $5,647.92. My air bag did not deploy nor did my seat belt hold me. My head flew forward onto the steering wheel and I required 14…
Seat belts
3 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: front.
As I was pulling into my parking spot in the ramp, my car 'unexpectedly' lurched forward into a concrete pillar on the left and a wire barrier and concrete wall ahead. Damage to the car was $5,647.92. My air bag did not deploy nor did my seat belt hold me. My head flew forward onto the steering wheel and I required 14…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2001 Toyota Celica recalls
Lights: headlights
Fix: Dealers will install a resistor, which will decrease the luminous intensity of the drl. The recall began on march 16, 2005. Owners should contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Full defect summary
Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, 'lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.' the luminous intensity of the daytime running lamp (drl) will be modified to meet the standard requirements.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2001 Toyota Celica
- What are the most common problems with the 2001 Toyota Celica?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (22 complaints, typically around 98,000 miles); speed control (7 complaints, typically around 66,500 miles); body and structure (5 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2001 Toyota Celica have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from November 29, 2004 (lights). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2001 a bad year for the Toyota Celica?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about Celica model year since 2000, with 47 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.