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Major Problems with Toyota Echo - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what Toyota Echo model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 2000, for instance, is the worst year for the Echo. Older Echo vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

Browse Toyota Echo problems by years

2005 5 2004 1 2003 17 2002 35 2001 48 2000 85

Worst Toyota Echo Problems

MASTER CYLINDER
2000 Toyota Echo June 22, 2003 Victims: 5 Mileage: 45250 miles

2 accidents due to brakes not working. stepping on brakes, pumping brakes and the vehicle continues to accelerate. 1 accident occurred during a blizzard and the second one occurred in the rain. i believe there is a defect in the master cylinder. *jb

FRONTAL
2001 Toyota Echo Victims: 3

Frontal collision involving 2001 toyota echo and a conversion van. driver of van suffered heart failure. air bags did not deploy and seat belt failed to secure passenger upon impact. *tt *jb

AIR BAGS
2002 Toyota Echo August 15, 2004 Victims: 3 Mileage: 24000 miles

My boy friend was driving my 2002 toyota echo 2-door coupe. we were driving in the middle lane on the outerloop of 495 (maryland), right past the connecticut/kensington exit when traffic began to slow down (50mph). the mazda 626 in front of us suddenly slammed on his breaks so my boyfriend slammed on his breaks when he noticed a chevy malibu coming full speed behind us with the driver unconscious at the steering wheel. he glanced to the side and saw no one coming on his left so he turned the steering wheel to change lanes. ...

What is the most common problem with Toyota Echo?

Overall the worst problem with Toyota Echo relates to VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific Echo years that are prone to issues with these components.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 27 FRONTAL 24 AIR BAGS 23 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 9 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 9 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 8 FOUNDATION COMPONENTS 8 POWER TRAIN 6 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 5 SUSPENSION 5 STEERING 5 ENGINE 5 MASTER CYLINDER 4 ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 4 TIRES 4 VACUUM 4 ENGINE 4 AIR CONDITIONER 3 STRUCTURE 3 SEAT BELTS 3 FRONT 3 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 3 DISC 3 CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 3 RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. 3 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 3 WINDSHIELD 2 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 2 WHEELS 2 FRONT 2 GASOLINE 2 MANUAL TRANSMISSION 2 ACCELERATOR PEDAL 2 PEDALS AND LINKAGES 2 FAN 2 HORN 2 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2 SERVICE BRAKES 2 EQUIPMENT 1 BODY 1 DRIVELINE 1 MECHANICAL 1 CONVENTIONAL 1 EXHAUST SYSTEM 1 COOLING SYSTEM 1 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 1 LATCH 1 REAR/OTHER 1 DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM 1 TREAD/BELT 1 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 1 IGNITION 1 SEATS 1 ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR 1 SHOCK ABSORBER 1 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 1 GLASS, SIDE/REAR 1 INTERIOR/UNDER DASH 1 TANK ASSEMBLY 1 SHOCK ABSORBER 1 INTERIOR LIGHTING 1 GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) 1 HYDRAULIC 1 HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH 1 FRONT UNDERHOOD 1 CARBURETOR SYSTEM 1 STABILIZER BAR 1 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 1 COLUMN 1 LINKAGES 1 HUB 1 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 1 SIDE/WINDOW 1 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL 1

Number of Complaints Reported in the First Year

2005 2 2003 7 2002 9 2001 11 2000 32
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