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2003 Toyota Celica Engine problems

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2003 Toyota Celica's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 17% of all its complaints, most recently on February 1, 2026. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.

Complaints
5
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Engine complaints

Wheels & tiresBrakesEngine & cooling

Many things are happening to my truck that's why I am contacting you people to see if I got any callback thank you so much

Filed Incident Wheels · Service brakes · EngineNHTSA 11714805
Engine & cooling

Belt tensioner won't retract when trying to replace serpentina belt. Most likely a defective part , original. Have to creative finding other ways to replace belt without breaking the tensioner.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11435586
Engine & cooling

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 toyota celica. The contact stated that the vehicle would exhibit an abnormal and continual squeaking when there was any type of precipitation. The serpentine belt was replaced four times by a local mechanic and the hydraulic tensioner was replaced twice. The repairs would correct the failure for approximately one month before recurring. Once the engine was hot, the noise would cease. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was unavailable. The current mileage was approximately 129,000 and the failure mileage was approximately 105,000.

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10389698
Engine & cooling

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 toyota camry. The contact heard a loud ticking and rattling noise coming from under the hood when the vehicle was started. She immediately took the vehicle to a dealer and they performed a diagnostic test. The test indicated that the intake manifold was separating from the inside. The dealer stated that the vehicle had too many miles to be covered under warranty. The vehicle has not been repaired. The vin was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 62,000.

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10204188
Engine & cooling

Consumer is loosing engine power. Dealer was contacted. Ph

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10006444

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