2000 Toyota Celica transmission problems

Filed Dec 6, 2014 · Transmission · 190,000 miles · UT

This vehicle has ( according to all sources available ) burned oil from the time it left the plant brand new,most 2000 to 2002 toyota celica gt's have this issue as the rings were bad. Toyota has never produced a recall for this issue and it has effected thousands of vehicles.toyota did change the rings out for the 2003 models and newer, so they did know the problem existed.this has caused many celica's to experience blown motors.

Filed Apr 17, 2006 · Airbags, Transmission · GA · crash · 1 injury

Rear end locked up and caused loss of control of vehicle the vehicle rolled and the air bags did not deploy the vehicle is totaled.

Filed Jun 14, 2002 · Transmission · ID

While shifting from 6th to 5th gear transmission slipped into a lower gear, causing engine to blowout. *ak

Filed Feb 8, 2002 · Engine, Transmission · CO

Toyota has a big problem with there 6 speed in the new celica. They even told me about it at toyota. The malfunction is that when trying to shift from 3rd to 4th gear the transmission will slip into 2nd instead of 4th. This then causes the engine to be blown. This is a very dangerous situation if trying to merge with traffic on interstate at around 70 to 75 MPH and suddenly you cars deccelarates instantly to around 50 MPH. They need to do something about it before someone gets seriously hurt, or is that what it is going to take before they will!!

Filed Feb 8, 2002 · Transmission · CO

Toyota has a big problem with there 6 speed in the new celica. They even told me about it at toyota. The malfunction is that when trying to shift from 3rd to 4th gear the transmission will slip into 2nd instead of 4th. This then causes the engine to be blown. This is a very dangerous situation if trying to merge with traffic on interstate at around 70 to 75 MPH and suddenly you cars deccelarates instantly to around 50 MPH. They need to do something about it before someone gets seriously hurt, or is that what it is going to take before they will!!

Filed Aug 30, 2001 · Engine, Seat belts · UT

1. Engine failure. While driving at approximately 40mph a loud noise (snap or pop) followed by other odd noises were exhibited by the engine. At that time all engine power (including power assisted steering and brakes) was lost. 2. Transmission. Shifter noises are exhibited while selecting gears. The noise, a loud squeaking while moving shifter into or out of gear, initially started at around 1000 miles and was only present during reverse, 1st, or 2nd shift. The symptom has worsened and is now present when selecting any gear (1-6 or reverse). It was initially noted informally with the dealer, and formally documented on the 02/06/2001 service visit (7486 miles). Difficulty shifting into 1, 2, 3, and 6 was also noted at this time. This too has worsened, grinding is experienced most times when selecting reverse and frequently in other gears. Second gear is the worst offender and often will not engage fully. Overall shift quality (both shifting precision and shifing effort required) has severely degraded. 3. Seat belt tab. With either front seat extended rearward (for a tall driver or passenger) the door will impact the seat belt tab that in turn impacts side airbag assembly when the door is closed. Visible damage to both the driver and passenger door panels is evident. It is unknown if any damage to the side airbag assemblies has been sustained.

Filed Aug 13, 2001 · Transmission · KS

Had a missshift from 3rd to 2nd gear at highway speeds twice dealer won't cover defect in transmission.

Filed Aug 10, 2001 · Transmission · PA

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.

Filed Jul 23, 2001 · Acceleration, Engine · IL

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.*ak

Filed Jul 13, 2001 · Transmission · CA

Gear shifter makes squeaking noise. This incident happened 3 times already. They applied lube to linkage area but it only solved the problem temporarily