2001 Toyota Celica engine and engine cooling problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2001 Toyota Celica — 30% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 2001 toyota celica. The contact stated while driving various speeds she heard a loud knocking noise in the engine and the vehicle was very difficult to drive. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who advised her that the engine failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle…”
filed Jun 15, 2011
“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. I contacted toyota…”
filed Aug 4, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Celica years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Celica | 4 | 14% |
| 2000 Celica | 41 | 39% |
| 1991 Celica | 1 | 4% |
| 1990 Celica | 2 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Toyota Celica
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.