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2001 Toyota Celica GT

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2001 Toyota Celica – front
Photo: 2003 Toyota Celica GT in Solar Yellow, Front Right, 09-02-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the seventh generation (T230, 2000–2005); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 2003 Toyota Celica GT in Solar Yellow, Front Right, 09-02-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: 2001 Toyota Celica VVTi by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: 2003 Toyota Celica GT in Solar Yellow, Rear Left, 09-02-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: Toyota Celica 1999 (15067605065) by order_242 from Chile, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 2001 Toyota Celica GT is a 140-hp 1.8-liter inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $16,985 MSRP and is rated at 27 mpg combined.

It makes 140 horsepower at 6,400 rpm and 125 lb-ft of torque at 4200 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 24 mpg city and 30 mpg highway (27 mpg combined).

The Celica measures 170.5 inches long on a 102.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,425 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeLiftback
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$16,985 ($31,170 *)
MSRP with Destination$17,465 ($32,050 *)
Destination Charge$480
Engine
Engine Type1.8L DOHC 16-valve I4 (1ZZ-FE) with VVT-i, aluminum block/head
Displacement1.8 L
Horsepower140 hp @ 6,400 rpm
Torque125 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm
ValvetrainDOHC 16-valve
Bore and Stroke79 x 91.5 mm (3.11 x 3.60 in.)
Compression Ratio10.0:1
Injection TypeEFI
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
Transmission5-speed manual (C56 transaxle)
1st Gear3.166
2nd Gear1.904
3rd Gear1.392
4th Gear1.031
5th Gear0.815
Reverse3.25
Final Drive4.312
Fuel Economy
City24 MPG
Highway30 MPG
Combined27 MPG
Recommended FuelPremium
Tank Capacity14.5 gal
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent, coil springs
Rear SuspensionIndependent, coil springs
Brakes
Front Brake DiscVented disc, 10.7 in. (272 mm)
Rear Brake DiscDrum, 7.9 in. (200 mm)
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front15 x 6.5 in.
Wheels Rear15 x 6.5 in.
Tires Front195/60R15
Tires Rear195/60R15
Dimensions & Weight
Length170.5 in
Width68.3 in
Height51.4 in
Wheelbase102.4 in
Front Track58.6 in
Rear Track58.2 in
Ground Clearance5.5 in
Cargo Volume12.9 ft³
Curb Weight2,425 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front38.4 in
Headroom Rear35 in
Legroom Front44.1 in
Legroom Rear27 in
Shoulder Room Front52.6 in
Shoulder Room Rear50.6 in
Hip Room Front51.3 in
Hip Room Rear46.8 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Frontal – driver ★★★★★
Frontal – passenger ★★★★★
Side crash Not rated
Rollover Not rated
Tested variant: 2001 Toyota Celica 2-DR

Recalls

1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2001 Toyota CELICA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Nov 29, 2004 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, 'LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.' THE LUMINOUS INTENSITY OF THE DAYTIME RUNNING LAMP (DRL) WILL BE MODIFIED TO MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RESISTOR, WHICH WILL DECREASE THE LUMINOUS INTENSITY OF THE DRL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 16, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.

NHTSA campaign 04V566000

52 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2001 Toyota CELICA

Owner Complaints

52 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2001 Toyota CELICA (8 mention a crash, 3 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Engine And Engine Cooling15
Engine8
Vehicle Speed Control7
Power Train6
Air Bags5
Structure5
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Oct 15, 2019 · Engine
“THIS ENGINE HAS A KNOWN OIL CONSUMPTION ISSUE. IT CAN CAUSE ENGINE FAILURE AT ANY GIVEN TIME. I HAVE HAD A MOTOR COMPLETELY FAIL WHILE ON THE FREEWAY WITH A TOTAL LOSS OF POWER DUE TO OIL LEVELS…”
Jul 30, 2019 · Power Train
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA CELICA. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE GEAR SHIFTIER DID NOT WORK AND MADE A GRINDING NOISE. THERE WAS NO WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN…”
May 30, 2019 · Engine
“SINCE THE RECALLS HAVE CAME OUT FOR THE CELICA OIL ISSUES MY WIFE HAS BEEN TRYING TO GET A SOLUTION FROM TOYOTA. TOYOTA CLAIMS THAT HER CAR IS NOT PART OF THE ISSUE HOWEVER TSB EG 6020 HER CAR IS A…”
Dec 4, 2018 · Structure, Engine Crash
“AS SOON AS I BOUGHT MY CAR IN MAY 2017, I REALIZED THAT MY CAR WAS RUNNING OUT OF OIL SUPER FAST. I CHECKED TO SEE IF THERE WERE ANY LEAKS OR PROBLEMS, BUT THERE WERE NONE. TO THIS DAY DEC 2018 I'VE…”
Jan 12, 2015 · Air Bags, Vehicle Speed Control
“NEVER HAD A PROBLEM WITH ANYTHING NOT WORKING BUT SINCE I'VE NOTICED THE FRONT AIRBAG LIGHTS ON THE CRUISE CONTROL AND HORN HAS STOPPED WORKING DON'T KNOW IF IT COULD HAVE BEEN A RELATED ISSUE TO THE…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2001 TOYOTA CELICA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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