Two problems related to clutch pedal/linkage have been reported for the 2000 Toyota Celica. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Toyota Celica based on all problems reported for the 2000 Celica.
While merging, the clutch pedal stuck to the floor. The shifter was pulled out of gear (3rd) and resulted in a misplacement into 2nd gear. The pedal needed to be pried up off the floor with the drivers foot. This could have led to a serious crash/injury.
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.