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Toyota Celica repairs by problem area

Engine (35%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)

Brakes and Traction Control (9%)

Suspension and Steering (17%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (4%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (22%)

Other (0%)

Chart based on 23 repairs.
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Toyota Celica engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (38%)

< $100 (50%)

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Chart based on 8 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2002 Toyota Celica 2dr Hatch

180-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD

124000 mi

US $850
new clutch and resurface pressure plate 

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2000 Toyota Celica 2dr Hatch

180-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD

170000 mi

US $150
Tensioner idle pulley was loose as well as insufficient tension from tensioner 
172000 mi

US $64
All lift bolts replaced as preventitive maintenance, these can be a pain to remove and replace if you wait until they fail 
148200 mi

US $60
Serpentine belt was squeaking prior to engine warm up. Mostly went away after car got up to temp. The money spent was for the belt alone, I performed the service. 
139000 mi Thermostat stuck open. Car overheated. Thermostat replaced and coolant changed. 

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2000 Toyota Celica 2dr Hatch

180-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD

101680 mi

C $200
Minor exhaust repair 
102300 mi

C $230
Exhaust issue -- part replaced, normal wear and tear from original (14 year old) exhaust system. 

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2000 Toyota Celica 2dr Hatch

140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

124000 mi

US $45
Thermostat seemed to be stuck open. Replaced thermostat. 

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Toyota Celica Engine Problems

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