Toyota Celica owners have reported 34 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 11 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's manual transmission (8 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The contact owns a 1999 Toyota Celica. While driving 55 mph, the contact heard a clicking sound coming from the engine. The vehicle stopped and the engine shut off without warning. The dealer stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. 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...
Tl- the contact owns a 2001 Toyota Celica. The contact stated that while driving at any speed the gear shiftier did not work and made a grinding noise. There was no warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the trans mission. Read details...
Had a missshift from 3rd to 2nd gear at highway speeds twice dealer won't cover defect in transmission. Read details...
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. Read details...