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2000–2005 · 5 model years

Toyota Echo recalls & problems by year

7 recalls and 195 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints200088 complaints
Most recalls20003 recalls
Crashes reported66in owner complaints
Injuries reported541 death
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
0234568902000: 88 complaints, 3 recalls2001: 50 complaints, 2 recalls2002: 35 complaints, 2 recalls2003: 17 complaints, 0 recalls2005: 5 complaints, 0 recalls20002001200220032005
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2005 Echo—31–33 mpg053030
2003 Echo—31–33 mpg0175030
2002 Echo—30–32 mpg235122110
2001 Echo—30–32 mpg250166161
2000 Echo—30–32 mpg388301210

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Air bags49
  • Service brakes, hydraulic41
  • Vehicle speed control31
  • Power train21
  • Engine and engine cooling21
  • Electrical system17
  • Suspension9
  • Equipment8