10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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2000 Toyota Celica transmission problems

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2000 Toyota Celica Owner Comments

problem #9

Nov 092000

Celica

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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!!

- Parker, CO, USA

problem #8

Nov 092000

Celica

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
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!!

- Parker, CO, USA

problem #7

Aug 182001

Celica

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
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.

- Salt Lake City, UT, USA

problem #6

Feb 252001

Celica

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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

- Topeka, KS, USA

problem #5

Jun 012001

Celica

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

- Alhambra, CA, USA

problem #4

May 172001

(reported on)

Celica

  • miles
While changing gears noticed grinding noise. Dealer has contacted dealer. A technician changed transmission fluids. While traveling home and when shifting to 5th gear noticed a noise. Consumer stated that shif gear traveled to left when vehicle hit 3rd gear, causing front tires to lock up.

- Owasso, OK, USA

problem #3

Dec 012000

Celica

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Consumer attempted to downshift from 5th gear to 4th gear and it shifted to 2nd instead. As a result of that problem head gasket blewout. Toyota took no responsibility for repair. Consumer believed this to be a design flaw.

- Garland, TX, USA

problem #2

Dec 301999

Celica

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The transmission is too easy to shift from 5th into 2nd and I almost blew the engine. This problem is known by Toyota but they are not willing to fix the problem. As for the cruise control, every 2000 Celica has the same problem. The cruise control slows down without warning up to 20mph. With no brake lights activated to indicate deceleration of the car an accident could easily happen.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #1

Jun 152000

(reported on)

Celica

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission will not shift into overdrive after hours of driving.

- Nashville, TN, USA

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