2002 TOYOTA CELICA PROBLEMS

2002 TOYOTA CELICA PROBLEMS

Model Trims

Celica 1.8 i GT- R (182 Hp)

Celica 1.8 VT-i 16V (143 Hp)

Celica 1.8 VT-i 16V (143 Hp) Automatic

Celica 1.8 VVTL-I T-Sport (192 Hp)

Celica 1.8 VVTL-I T-Sport (192 Hp) Automatic

2002 TOYOTA CELICA PROBLEMS

Issues by Year

Years to avoid. Click on columns for details

Malfunction Modules

Common Complaints and Reliability

  • 1. Front end damage:

    • Front grill falling off
    • Plastic scraping on the floor

  • 2. Oil consumption:

    • Consuming 3/4 of a quart of oil every 1000 miles
    • Concerns about engine seizing due to oil loss

  • 3. Transmission issues:

    • Sudden standard transmission failure

  • 4. Airbag deployment:

    • Airbags did not deploy in accidents

  • 5. Miscellaneous issues:

    • Engine check light
    • Timing belt problem
    • Braking issues on wet roads
    • Gasoline spillage
    • High RPM idle
    • Vibrations at the front of the vehicle
    • Tires and alignment issues
    • Fender accident with no airbag deployment
    • Collision at various speeds with no airbag deployment.

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