Table 1 shows eleven common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2001 Toyota Celica. The number one most common problem is related to the engine burning oil (six problems). The second most common problem is related to the engine exhaust system (three problems).
This engine has a known oil consumption issue. It can cause engine failure at any given time. I have had a motor completely fail while on the freeway with a total loss of power due to oil levels running dry. Read details...
I purchased my Celica new in 2001. This year I had a new clutch and transmission put in. In the past 6 months I noticed that I was putting oil in on a regular basis, no leaks and no smoke form the exhaust. I have 128 thousand miles on the car. I have changed the oil on schedule. Read details...
I was driving down the road about 55 mph when I heard a bang and smoke coming from the engine. Ihad it towed to the Toyota dealer in harrisnburg va . They told me my engine had blown . My warrenty refuses to pay the repairs. So now I have no car. And a bill for 4100 . That I cant pay . Read details...