Complaints
55
Crashes
10
Fires
0
Injuries
5
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2001 Toyota Celica Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#18 complaints
ENGINE
Avg mileage:112,771 mi
Crash-related:1
#27 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Avg mileage:76,200 mi
#37 complaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Avg mileage:80,181 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2001 Toyota Celica.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 8 | 1 | — | 112,771 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 7 | — | — | 76,200 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 7 | 1 | — | 80,181 mi | |
| TIRES | 4 | — | — | 69,547 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 3 | 2 | — | 105,528 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 | — | — | 100,038 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 | — | — | 98,871 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT | 3 | — | — | 25,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 2 | — | — | 85,418 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 | 1 | — | 47,990 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 98,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT | 1 | 1 | — | 61,055 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 | 1 | — | 210,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — |
ENGINE
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
112,771
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
76,200
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
80,181
TIRES
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
69,547
AIR BAGS
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
105,528
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
100,038
POWER TRAIN
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
98,871
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
25,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
85,418
SEAT BELTS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
47,990
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
98,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
61,055
STRUCTURE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STRUCTURE:BODY
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
210,000
SUSPENSION:FRONT
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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