Toyota Celica owners have reported 76 engine and engine cooling related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 18 most common engine and engine cooling problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine burning oil (17 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine belts and pulleys (15 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
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...
My 2000 Toyota Celica has been in the shop 3 times within the last 4 months due to the serpentine belt and tensioner. Both were replaced and within a month the problem has recurred. After researching this on the internet I have found that this is a ongoing problem with the Toyotas. Read details...
Belt tensioner won't retract when trying to replace serpentina belt. Most likely a defective part , original. Have to creative finding other ways to replace belt without breaking the tensioner. Read details...
Driving for 10 minutes in the car threw a rod, cracked the block, sheards of metal thru oil pan & water coolant system. Also rod dented hood so body work being required. Over $5500 damage on a 4 year old car! mr Read details...
I have a 2000 gt. Bought it used, 3 weeks after owning it starts using about 1/2 - 1 qt. Of oil a week. So take it to a Toyota dealership and they say our best bet is to have the engine re-built which cost $1,500! so the engine is re-built everything is fine for about a month then it starts using Read details...