Toyota Celica Problems

The automatic transmission may not shift correctly.

On vehicles with a manual transmission, worn shift bushings can cause the transmission to pop out of gear, especially when coasting down in 1st or 2nd gear.

A code P0770 or P0773 may occur at higher mileages which indicates that the 3-way lock-up solenoid could be defective and may need replacement.

If the vehicle will not crank over, the most common problem is the starter, which tend to fail at about 100,00-125,000 miles.

The idle air control motors tend to become carboned up at around 100,000 miles and will cause a start and stall and/or stalling at stop sign problems.

If the car will not start, the most likely problem is worn or corroded solenoid contacts in the starter.

Usually by 150,000 miles the AC system will need some attention, especially in climates where it is used often.

The AC Expansion Valve may develop a very slow leak or allow too much refrigerant flow which reduces cooling.

Typically the AC compressor is worn out by about 150,000 miles in warm and/or humid climates.

We recommend flushing the brake fluid every 60,000 miles because the fluid can become dirty and may cause problems in the brake system such as premature failure of the master cylinder or wheel cyli...

Our technicians recommend flushing the brake fluid every 60,000 miles because the fluid can become dirty and may cause problems in the brake system such as early failure of the master cylinder or w...

The Toyota Celica may develop an issue with the fuel tank inlet pipe causing fuel to spill onto the ground when fueling the vehicle.

Our technicians report that by 100,000 miles, the ignition key tends to wear out and should be replaced or it may not work as well in the door locks or ignition lock cylinder.

Toyota has issued a recall because of a possible defect in the check valve that helps prevent spillage at the gasoline pump.

The power steering pump and power steering hoses tend to develop leaks and require replacement.

If the vehicle develops an annoying, clunking sound when driving over bumps it is usually the struts and strut bearing plates.