2000 Toyota Celica Problems

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD IN THE VEHICLE I JUST BOUGHT AND WAS GOING THE SPEED LIMIT AND THE ENGINE LITERALLY BROKE INTO PIECES AND OIL WENT EVERYWHERE

A TRUCK TIRE WENT OUT AND LOCKED UP MY ENGINE OF MY CELICA

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. *NM

WHILE SHIFTING FROM 6TH TO 5TH GEAR TRANSMISSION SLIPPED INTO A LOWER GEAR, CAUSING ENGINE TO BLOWOUT. *AK *YH

I TOWED MY VEHICLE TO NEWBOLD TOYOTA ON JULY 28, 2014, AND ON JULY 29, I SPOKE TO [XXX], A SERVICE ADVISOR AND EXPLAINED WHY MY VEHICLE WAS THERE. HE INDICATED THEY WOULD DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM AND GET BACK TO ME. AT 3:28 PM [XXX] CALLED ME BACK INDICATING THAT THE ENGINE WAS DONE DUE TO THE OVER-REV WHICH BLEW THE ENGINE. HERE IS MY STATEMENT ON WHAT HAPPENED: ON JULY 28 2014 AT ABOUT 7 A.M., I WAS TRAVELING TO WORK ON I-255 SOUTHBOUND WHEN MY GAS PEDAL SUNK TO THE FLOOR WHILE TRAVELING AT 70 MPH IN FIFTH GEAR. THE CAR SPED UP, SO HAVING A MANUAL TRANSMISSION, I SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL. I PROCEEDED TO RAISE THE PEDAL WITH THE TIP OF MY SHOE, WITH NO SUCCESS AND ENGINE REVVING, I DECIDED TO SLAM ON THE BRAKE FOR A BRIEF SECOND, WHEN THE GAS PEDAL SPRUNG RIGHT BACK UP. I THEN PLACED IT IN SIXTH GEAR AND KEPT GOING FOR APPROXIMATELY 8 MILES, DESPITE HEARING A RATTLING NOISE. AS I TURNED OFF ONTO MY EXIT, I PLACED THE TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL AND THAT'S WHEN THE ENGINE DIED. AT THIS POINT I COASTED ONTO THE SHOULDER OF THE EXIT RAMP.ON JULY 31, 2014 AT 2:14 PM, I SPOKE WITH THE GENERAL MANAGER ([XXX] ) ABOUT MY SITUATION WITH THE VEHICLE, AND HE TOLD ME TO CALL TOYOTA CUSTOMER SERVICE (1-800-331-4331). I CALLED AND SPOKE WITH [XXX] WHO STARTED A CASE FOR ME. AFTER GIVING HER THE ABOVE DETAILS, AS WELL AS ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHE REQUESTED, SHE CHECKED ON EXTENDED WARRANTIES AND RECALLS ON MY VEHICLE. SHE INFORMED ME THAT TOYOTA RESPECTFULLY DECLINES ANY ASSISTANCE. I THEN ASKED TO SPEAK TO HER SUPERVISOR, WHICH SHE REPLIED, "THAT WON'T HELP YOU", AND HUNG UP. I FEEL STRONGLY THAT THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. I COULD HAVE VERY EASILY CRASHED THIS VEHICLE UNDER NO FAULT OF MY OWN. I FEEL LIKE TOYOTA NEEDS TO MAKE THIS RIGHT. I FEEL LIKE THEY SHOULD REPLACE MY ENGINE, AS WELL AS ISSUING A RECALL ON THIS MODEL YEAR BEFORE SOMEONE GETS KILLED. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

PAST INCIDENT THAT I THOUGHT YOU SHOULD BE MADE AWARE OF. 2000 TOYOTA CELICA ACCELERATOR STUCK AND CAR ENDED UP GOING THROUGH A BUILDING. I REPORTED INCIDENT TO TOYOTA, BUT THEIR RESPONSE OF 11-6-03 SIMPLY STATED AIRBAGS ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE PROTECTION FOR DRIVER AND THEY SENT ME A BROCHURE ON AIR BAGS. THE CONSUMER STATED SHE PULLED INTO A PARKING LOT AND STOPPED THE CAR. SUDDENLY, THE VEHICLE SHIFTED GEARS AND THE ACCELERATOR BECAME STUCK. UPDATED IVOQ 04/02/10

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. *NM

DAUGHTER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND HIT A TREE AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, DEAD CENTER IN THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE IS TOTALED, BUT AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED. INSURANCE ADJUSTER STATED THAT THE AIRBAGS SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED. DAUGHTER HAS SORE NECK AND IS BEING TREATED BY A PHYSICIAN. *JB

The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Celica. The contact stated that the daytime running lights failed to turn off as needed, causing the battery to be drained. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the running lights needed to be adjusted. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the headlight switch needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 04V566000 (Exterior Lighting). The manufacturer was notified of the failure however, no additional assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 123,268.

I AM TRYING TO RENEW MY REGISTRATION FOR MY 2000 TOYOTA AND IT DOESN'T LET ME AND IT MIGHT HAVE A RECALL ON THE LIGHTS

VEHICLE LEAKS ON DRIVERS SIDE WHEN IT RAINS. NOTHING NOTICEABLE ON WEATHERSTRIP OF DOOR

REAR HATCH BACK LIFTER FAILED. *AK

The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Celica. The contact stated that the daytime running lights failed to turn off as needed, causing the battery to be drained. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the running lights needed to be adjusted. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the headlight switch needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 04V566000 (Exterior Lighting). The manufacturer was notified of the failure however, no additional assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 123,268.

THE 2000 TOYOTA CELICA HAS A DEFECTIVE BELT TENSIONER MECHANISM THAT RESULTS IN A DEAD BATTERY AND ULTIMATE LOSS OF ALL ELECTRICAL STARTER, ETC. I HAVE ALREADY REPLACE THE TENSIONER (AND BATTERY) TWICE COSTING $500. NOW THIS HAS HAPPENED FOR THE 3RD TIME SAME CAR. IN MY OPINION THIS IS DANGEROUS SINCE IT LEADS TO PEOPLE BEING STRANDED OR WORSE LOSS OF POWER ON THE FREEWAY. SUNNYSIDE TOYOTA, IN NORTH OLMSTED, OHIO SAYS THE TENSIONER "SHOULD BE REPLACED EVERY 40 - 50K MILES. *TR

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA CELICA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS VEHICLE BURNS AT LEAST A QUART OF OIL EVERY 500 MILES WITH NO SIGNS OF LEAKAGE. THERE IS A RECALL ON THE 1999 CELICA, BUT NOT FOR THE 2000 MODELS. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S MASTER CYLINDER WAS RECALLED. HE WAS PREVIOUSLY INVOLVED IN A CRASH DUE TO BRAKE FAILURE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS OPERATING NORMALLY, HOWEVER THE BRAKE FUEL WAS CONTAMINATED. THE INSURANCE COMPANY STATED THAT HE WAS 100% LIABLE. TOYOTA STATED THAT THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS WORKING PROPERLY AND HE BELIEVED THAT TOYOTA SHOULD BE AT LEAST 50% RESPONSIBLE AND SHOULD PAY FOR THE CRASH AND FAILURE EXPENSES. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 120,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000. THE ENGINE SIZE IS NOT AVAILABLE.

BAD CAR SERVICES REPAIR HAD 2000 CELICA TOYOTA SERVICE NUMEROUS TIMES FOR ENGINE AND BRAKES PROBLEMS, STILL HAVING PROBLEMS. TOYOTA SERVICES WANT TO TEAR DOWN ENGINE FOR FURTHER CHECK NOISE. IN WHICH I HAVE COMPLAINED SEVERAL TIMES ABOUT HEARING NOISE FROM THE ENGINE, THEY STATED COULD NOT HEAR ANY NOISE. I HAD THE CAR SERVICE 04/09/2005 FOR ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON THEY FIX THE GASKET, BUT CONT TO HAVE PROBLEM WITH THE AUTO. I THINK I HAVE BAD LEMON CAR I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO. I HAVE A MECHANICAL BREAKDOWN INSURANCE WARRANTY BUMPER TO BUMPER SUPREME 72 100.000 MILES THEY WILL INSPECTED THE ENGINE. *NM

THIS COMPLAINT INVOLVES DEFECTIVE SEATBELTS IN VEHICLE. ALTHOUGH THERE HAS BEEN NO ACCIDENT, THE SEATBELTS WOULD OFFER NO PROTECTION. EVEN THE REAR BELTS THAT HAVE NOT BEEN USED ARE DETERIORERATING. *TR

THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT DID NOT SECURE THE REAR PASSENGER TIGHTLY. *NLM

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. *AK

WHILE DRIVING 22MPH FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL LOCKED UP, RESULTING IN A MINOR COLLISION. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE, AND MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

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. *TR

DRIVE AXLES MAKE CRACKING NOISE WHEN BACKING UP AND APPLYING THE BRAKE. DEALER CLAIMS THEY DID NOT HEAR ANY NOISES. ENGINE MAKE KNOCKING SOUNDS AT IDLE SPEED. DEALER REPLACE BELT TENSIONER. A WEEK LATER, A SQUEAKING NOISE APPEARS FROM THE DRIVE BELT AREA. WHEN MAKING TURNS, A GRINDING NOISE OCCURS IN THE WHEELS AREA. AGAIN, DEALER CLAIMED THEY DID NOT HEAR ANY NOISE.

GEARBOX POOR DESIGN PERMITS UNSAFE & DANGEROUS HIGHSPEED DOWNSHIFTS TO LOWER GEARS CAUSING ENGINE FAILURE.*AK

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING WHEN LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE DUE TO PLAY IN STEERING WHEEL. TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 50 TO 55 MPH UNDER GOOD WEATHER CONDITIONS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK

The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Celica equipped with Dextero Touring, DTR1 Tires Size 205/55R16 91H, and DOT: Y9JTCHX1816. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 MPH she observed a noise emanating from the undercarriage of the vehicle. The vehicle was steered to the side of the road where the vehicle was inspected but no failure was found. The contact continued to drive at approximately 55 MPH and observed a popping sound emanating from the inner carriage. The vehicle was steered to the side of the road where she observed the rear passenger tire separating. The tire was replaced with assistance from a passerby. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle failure mileage was approximately 133,621 and the tire failure mileage was 33,000

2000 TOYOTA CELICA TIRES WERE WORN. CONSUMER STATED THAT THE TIRES WERE PREMATURELY WORN. HE STATES THAT THE VEHICLE IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION AND CAN'T FIGURE OUT WHY THE TIRES WERE WORN SINCE THE VEHICLE ON HAS 20,450 MILES ON IT. *KB

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 60MPH DRIVER LOST CONTROL. VEHICLE STARTED PULLING TO RIGHT, AND ENDED UP ON 2 RIGHT WHEELS. THEN, WENT TO THE LEFT ON 2 LEFT WHEELS. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK

SUNROOF WILL LEAK WHEN ITS RAINING OR BEING WASHED. INTERIOR PANELING IS SEPARATING. THE VEHICLE WOULD SHAKE & NEARLY STALL OUT. VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT & NOT ALIGNED. THE LITTLE PLUGS ARE COMING OUT OF VEHICLE. *AK

THE TRUNK DOESN'T STAY OPEN IN COLD WEATHER, HIT ME IN THE HEAD WITH THE CENTER LATCH.*AK

2000 TOYOTA CELICA HATCHBACK. THE HATCHBACK HYDRAULIC HINGES ARE DEFECTIVE. THE REAR DOOR DOESN'T REMAIN OPEN WHEN IT GETS WARM OR COLD. I'VE REPORTED TO THE LOCAL DEALER WHO GAVE ME A 1-800# THAT PUTS ONE IN AN ENDLESS LOOP. I PROVIDED FEEDBACK ON THE CONSUMER FORM BUT HAVEN'T BEEN CONTACTED. THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION AS ONE COULD RECEIVE SEVERE OR EVEN FATAL HEAD INJURIES.*AK

SUNROOF WILL LEAK WHEN ITS RAINING OR BEING WASHED. INTERIOR PANELING IS SEPARATING. THE VEHICLE WOULD SHAKE & NEARLY STALL OUT. VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT & NOT ALIGNED. THE LITTLE PLUGS ARE COMING OUT OF VEHICLE. *AK

WHILE DRIVING 55-60 MPH BOTTOM OF VEHICLE WAS SCRAPPING. MECHANIC STATED SHIELD THAT PROTECTS WIRES/ FUEL LINES, AND HOSE CAME OFF /LOOSENED, CAUSING EXPENSIVE DAMAGE TO AIR CONDITIONER VALVE, WHICH WAS NOT FUNCTIONING. *AK

THERE IS A FUEL LEAK DUE TO A BROKEN HOSE. DEALER HAS NOT REMEDIED PROBLEM. *AK