2001 Toyota Celica recalls
Reported Nov 29, 2004 · 92,577 vehicles affected · TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Problem: Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, 'lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.' the luminous intensity of the daytime running lamp (Drl) will be modified to meet the standard requirements.
Fix: Dealers will install a resistor, which will decrease the luminous intensity of the drl. The recall began on march 16, 2005. Owners should contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
2001 Toyota Celica problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 14 | |
| Engine | 8 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | |
| Structure | 5 | |
| Power Train | 5 | |
| Tires | 4 | |
| Air Bags | 4 | |
| Seat Belts | 3 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
| Visibility | 1 | |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 7
- Structure › Body › Hatchback/Liftgate › Support Device/Strut — 3
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components — 2
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline — 2
- Power Train › Manual Transmission — 2
- Suspension › Front — 1
- Visibility › Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System — 1
- Air Bags › Frontal — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 85,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2001 Toyota Celica complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Engine · at 85,000 miles · reported Oct 15, 2019
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. I have contacted toyotas recall department ant they said unless NHTSA makes this a recall there is nothing they can do for owners of these cars. It is only a matter of time until this happens to someone and they lose their life over a poorly designed motor. Please help with this issue before it does lead to loss of life.
Power Train · at 72,000 miles · reported Jul 30, 2019
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.
Engine · at 40,000 miles · reported May 30, 2019
Since the recalls have came out for the celica oil issues my wife has been trying to get a solution from toyota. Toyota claims that her car is not part of the issue however TSB eg 6020 her car is a part of the issue. I also want to point out that there is no difference of the cars that were recalled and hers they all have the same engine same parts. So bottom line she should of been taking car of by toyota and the engine replaced. She now has a car that is about to catch on fire and not able to drive and for years she has been trying to get answers and pushed away. We are asking that you look…
Structure · at 210,000 miles · reported Dec 4, 2018
As soon as I bought my car in may 2017, I realized that my car was running out of oil super fast. I checked to see if there were any leaks or problems, but there were none. To this day dec 2018 I've spent about 2k on oil alone. I know there was a recall on this particular problem in the celicas. I recently went to a toyota dealership and they told me that my car was not qualified to even be considered for the recall. I had got into a accident with a deer about a couple of months ago and my insurance totaled my car out. There was only damage to my hood, headlights, and my bumper. I bought the…
Air Bags · at 150,000 miles · reported Jan 12, 2015
Never had a problem with anything not working but since I've noticed the front airbag lights on the cruise control and horn has stopped working don't know if it could have been a related issue to the airbag have checked the fuses and all of them was good but my horn and cruise control has stopped working. One other thing I have noticed and about my celica is they car vibrations have made the door bolts come loose door stays shut but very noticeable cause the door lights stay on and you could see where the interior lights is off but once your driving down the road and the interior lights start…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2001 Toyota Celica have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2001 Toyota Celica: 04V-566 (exterior lighting). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 Toyota Celica?
Owners report engine and engine cooling problems most often (14 reports), followed by engine (8). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 85,000 miles.
Are Toyota recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Toyota dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.