KnownCarProblemsToyota Echo Problems by Year
Owners have filed 196 complaints with NHTSA about the Toyota Echo since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2000, 2001, 2002. The most common problem overall: air bags.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
Toyota Echo problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Echo | 35 | Speed control | 2 | 12 |
| 2001 Echo | 50 | Air bags | 2 | 16 |
| 2000 Echo | 88 | Brakes | 3 | 30 |
7 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the Toyota Echo
- What years of the Toyota Echo have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2000 (88), 2001 (50), 2002 (35).
- What is the most common problem with the Toyota Echo?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the air bags (40), brakes (37), speed control (28).
- Which Toyota Echo years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2004 (1), 2005 (5), 2003 (17). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.