KnownCarProblems2000 Toyota Echo Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 88 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Toyota Echo, most often about the brakes (30% of complaints, typically around 73,000 miles). It is the most complained-about Echo model year since 2000 and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2000 Toyota Echo problems
Brakes
26 complaints · 30%Half of these problems showed up before 73,000 miles. Parts named most often: foundation components, power assist, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, conventional.
Consumer states: all the time there was a constant clanking noise. Brakes caused a problem. Screeching sound when pushing on the brakes, and when stopping made a sound like a truck. Took to dealer twice they said nothing was wrong.
I own a 2000 Toyota Echo. I received a safety recall designated: "ssc 40k - 2000 model year celica and Echo brake master cylinder inspection safety recall notice". I took the car to oxmoor Toyota in louisville, ky but I was told that the recall notice would not be honored unless I agreed to give up my rights to…
Air bags
20 complaints · 23%Half of these problems showed up before 100,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal, side/window.
Takata recall. The contact owned a 2000 Toyota Echo. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the contact's vehicle rear ended another vehicle that failed to yield from the left. The steering wheel air bag deployed and struck the contact in the face. The contact sustained injuries that required medical attention. A police…
Another vehicle ran a stop sign, and my mother in law was unable to brake fast enough and collided head on. The car had quite a lot of damage, and had to be towed away (for safety reasons). However, the airbag failed to deploy!!!! The collision was enough to incapacitate the radiator and it was head-on (not side or…
Speed control
13 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 90,000 miles. Parts named most often: linkages.
While attempting to stop vehicle using full brake pedal force and hand brake the vehicle continued to accelerate. I was unable to stop the car and nearly caused an accident. After shifting the transmission into park the engine continued operating at high speed. The gas pedal was not stuck or used at any time during…
The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Echo. While driving approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle suddenly accelerated to approximately 60 MPH. The contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a shed. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The front passenger sustained a right shoulder and knee injury…
Transmission
8 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: automatic transmission, clutch assembly, manual transmission.
Speedometer continuously fluctuates when driving between speeds of 0 - 60 MPH when vehicle is cold. Speedometer would read 35 - 45 MPH higher than actual speed and would drop lower. Vehicle also drives poorly and shakes during lower speeds. Vehicle was promptly taken to dealership for repairs at which time the…
While attempting to stop vehicle using full brake pedal force and hand brake the vehicle continued to accelerate. I was unable to stop the car and nearly caused an accident. After shifting the transmission into park the engine continued operating at high speed. The gas pedal was not stuck or used at any time during…
Engine
6 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: exhaust system, engine, cooling system.
The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Echo. While driving 40-50 MPH, the vehicle accelerated without warning. The brake pedal was applied, but the vehicle failed to stop. The contact had to place the vehicle in neutral to stop it from moving. The contact stated that the rpms increased and the check engine indicator…
Electrical
6 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: horn, alternator/generator/regulator, wiring, ignition.
Speedometer continuously fluctuates when driving between speeds of 0 - 60 MPH when vehicle is cold. Speedometer would read 35 - 45 MPH higher than actual speed and would drop lower. Vehicle also drives poorly and shakes during lower speeds. Vehicle was promptly taken to dealership for repairs at which time the…
Equipment
6 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: appliance, electrical.
I was driving from florida after a vacation. After approximately 2-3 hours of driving on the highway I noticed that there was a decrease of airflow and coolness from my A/C unit. I shut it off and turned it back on and tried different level of air flow and cooling and no change. I stopped at a gas station and found…
Suspension
5 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: front.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2000 Toyota Echo recalls
Brakes: master cylinder
Risk: In this condition, brake fluid may leak from the seal, or a small amount of air may enter the master cylinder, which could lead to an increase of vehicle stopping distance.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the brake master cylinder and, if necessary, replace the brake master cylinder and booster. The recall began on november 29, 2004. Owners should contact toyota at 1-888-270-9371.
Full defect summary
Certain passenger vehicles have the possibility that the recess retains a rubber seal ring, which is located at the end of the cylinder body, and may be corroded due to an improper washing process.
Brakes: vacuum
Risk: When the brake is applied under this combination of conditions, vacuum assist to the brakes would decrease, and the increased pedal pressure required could lead to an increase in vehicle stopping distance.
Fix: Dealers will replace the brake booster and front brake pads. Owner notification began october 29, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Full defect summary
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission. Due to a unique combination of conditions which consist of cold ambient temperatures, load applied from air conditioner and other electrical devices, and immediately after starting the engine, there is a possibility that the vacuum in the intake manifold could be insufficient for the brake booster.
Engine: gasoline
Risk: Vacuum assist to the brakes would be decreased and increased pedal pressure would be required, increasing the vehicle stopping distance.
Fix: Dealers will repair the vacuum port. Also, owners of the subject vehicles in states other than the recall states will be notified of the recall. If the echo owner believes that there is a possibility that the vehicle will be operated in these states during the winter or in conditions described, the vehicle should be serviced for this recall.
Full defect summary
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of alaska, colorado, idaho, illinois, iowa, kansas, maine, michigan, minnesota, montana, nebraska, nevada, new hampshire, new york, north dakota, south dakota, vermont, wisconsin, and wyoming. Condensed moisture from the positive crankcase ventilation (pcv) port could seep toward the brake vacuum port inside the intake manifold and start to freeze.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2000 Toyota Echo
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Toyota Echo?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (26 complaints, typically around 73,000 miles); air bags (20 complaints, typically around 100,000 miles); speed control (13 complaints, typically around 90,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2000 Toyota Echo have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from September 17, 2004 (brakes). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2000 a bad year for the Toyota Echo?
- It is the most complained-about Echo model year since 2000, with 88 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.