Toyota Celica grinding brakes problems

Filed Jul 30, 2019 · Transmission · 72,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota celica. While driving at any speed, the gear shiftier did not work and made a grinding noise. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the transmission; however, the failure recurred after approximately seven years. The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 72,000.

Filed Mar 10, 2011 · Engine · 105,000 miles · VA

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 toyota celica. The contact stated that the vehicle would exhibit an abnormal and continual squeaking when there was any type of precipitation. The serpentine belt was replaced four times by a local mechanic and the hydraulic tensioner was replaced twice. The repairs would correct the failure for approximately one month before recurring. Once the engine was hot, the noise would cease. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The current mileage was approximately 129,000 and the failure mileage was approximately 105,000.

Filed Jul 8, 2009 · Engine · 98,000 miles · MA

On march 2008 I decided to purchase a 5 speed manual 2001 toyota celica gt from a third party. After inspecting the vehicle with a certified mechanic I bought it with 98,000 miles. The next day, as massachusetts law states I went to get the inspection sticker for the vehicle and everything went ok. Also, I decided to do a full check on the car (brakes, oil, filters, etc). However after 4 weeks the car started to make a grinding noise when I would let go of the gas and I also noticed that the red oil light on the dash board would blink for a second when I came to a full stop. Afraid that the car could have an oil leak I went to the shop right away to get a new oil change. At the shop the mechanic immediately checked the engine and told me that it was completely dry. Now how is it possible that this could happen if I had changed the oil just 4 weeks prior? I only drive about 40 miles daily so that's only about 1100 miles! I researched online to see if there was someone else experiencing the same and found many owner's with the exact same problem. I bought toyota because I thought they were a reliable company and that you could trust the vehicles they make. Sadly in this case that is far from the truth. After requesting quotes from multiple shops I found out that in order to fix the engine the piston rings would need to be replaced. Such work was quoted between $2000 to $3600. I do not plan to spend that amount of money for something that it is not my fault but toyota's. I can prove that the vehicle was taken care of by the previous owner and that I have taken very good care of it since I bought it. Therefore this oil issue was not caused by my 'lack of maintenance' rather by toyota's poor engine design. As a professional product engineer I have learned that a device must comply with a series of reliability tests before going to market; and in the case of malfunctions attributed to the manufacturer, they (the manufacturer) must respond accordingly to the public.

Filed Jul 20, 2005 · Transmission · 74,837 miles · VA

Driving home at approx. 70 MPH the engine began to miss...causing a loss in rpms and a loud knocking coming from the engine followed by a high pitch squealling (almost like the fan belt was going out)...after pulling off the road and turning the car off to inspect the noises...no signs where showing that there was a problem...check engine light did not come on...assuming the problem had worked itself out...we continued to get back on the highway...it started again...the rpms dropped throwing the car out of gear several times until we could get off the road again...the car was taken to the dealer...they informed me that the tramission was blown causing the clutch to go out as well...has this been a problem in this car? The warrenty is refusing to cover the transmission...making a total cost of 3 grand (give or take a few $)...

Filed Jun 27, 2005 · Engine · 30,000 miles · TX

My yearmodel 2000 toyota celica has consistently and repeatedly had problems with the drive belt tensioner mechanism. On or about every 30,000 miles, the belt tensioner fails at which time rattling and squeaking noises eminate from the engine compartment as described in tsb #eg01401. I was able to have the tensioner replaced under warranty once. The next time it was replaced out of warranty at about 60 - 70,000 miles. Now the vehicle has 90,000 miles on it and it is obvious that this part has failed again. I am concerned that the repeated and consistent failure of this part is putting my life and my passengers life at risk.

Filed Mar 22, 2005 · Body, Engine · NY

Belt tensioner squeals and makes noise as evidenced several thousands of miles ago ( currently 46k miles), especially when humid, and will eventually need to be replaced again. This will be the fourth time since I purchased the vehicle in dec. 2000. Why is this a defective part which continually needs to be replaced??

Filed Feb 8, 2005 · Transmission · 98,500 miles · KY

My daughter was driving her 1995 toyota celica and she said that on her way to work she heard a loud pop and then it would make a grinding sound when you cut the steering wheel either right or left. I went went and got the car and test drove it and it was making these terrible noises, but also, when I would brake, sometimes, not everytime, the brake pedel would fade before catching. I brought the car home and pulled the left front wheel and noticed that it had a bad front wheel bearing. I installed a new front wheel bearing and seals and when I started to reinstall the axle, I noticed it was broke, even with threads ends and the shoulder begins. I pulled the axle and installed an new axle. I had to give the old axle to advance auto as a core. But this should not have broken, because it could cause a automobile accident.

Filed Mar 19, 2004 · Engine · 12,000 miles · VA

My 2000 celica gt-s (bought new) has exhibited a squealing from the engine compartmrnt since about 12,000 miles. A pulley belt tensioner and the belt have been completey replaced at least 5 times (I lost count), as well as "repaired" by toyota at least 3 additonal times. In june 2003, at about 72,000 miles, 2 months afetr I had taken the car to the dealer for yet another repair of this item, the entire assembly failed when the connector colt sheared off at the engine block, requiring the engine to be removed to drill out the bolt and remount the assembly. This was fixed, luckily, under my extended warranty, althought the bill was listed as $1271. The entire unit was replaced again yesterday, march 18, 2004 only 9 months since the last rebuild. The assembly has yet to last more than 9 months without breaking, so is always fixed under the repair's 1-year warranty. Still when the assembly broke off the engine block, among other things, the power steering pump failed. Had I been going 65 MPH, it could have been catastrophic. Keep in mind it had been "repaired" only 2 months prior. The delaer offers no sysmpathy for the continued fixes, nor a reason why it continues to fail. This thing has never worked right, and apparently never will.

Filed Jan 7, 2004 · Engine · 25,000 miles · FL

I own a 2000 toyota celica gts, I bought it in 2001and ever sence then the belt has squealed. I had to have it replaced at 25,000 miles, they replaced the belt tensioner and the belt because it was chew up the belt. My car is now at 46,000 miles and it is making the same noise. I took it in to have it looked at again and they said that it was the same thing. I love my car ,but am very disapointed in the disign of the of the belt tensioner. I feel that this should be replaced by toyota and fixed once and for all. Thank you, robert van dyck.

Filed Jan 4, 2004 · Engine · NY

I have a 2000 toyota celica gts I have an ongoing problem with the belt tensioner that squeaks and rattles!also the lift bolts are an issue because they wear out and have to be replaced overtime.