KnownCarProblems2001 Toyota Echo Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 50 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Toyota Echo, most often about the air bags (26% of complaints). It is the 2nd most complained-about Echo model year since 2000 and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2001 Toyota Echo problems
Air bags
13 complaints · 26%Parts named most often: frontal.
While driving at 55 MPH was involved in a front collision. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Manufacturer was contacted, and stated that they will be sending somebody to see the vehicle, but nobody has come to see the vehicle yet. Ts......
Consumercomplained having problems with fire on the engine. Also stated that while driving the vehicle was involved on a front collision and the vehicle got on fire which it lead into a total lost of the vehicle and the air bags did not deployed . Dealer was not contacted at the time of this call. Ts moment after…
Engine
9 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 109,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, cooling system.
Tl contact owns a 2001 Toyota Echo. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start, even after repeated attempts. A mechanic inspected the vehicle and concluded that the crankshaft position sensor was the cause of the failure. The component needed to be replaced. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not…
My 2001 Toyota Echo oil light came on so I checked the oil and it was full. I drove to the place where my oil was changed last and my engine light came on. The light stayed on until I turned off my engine and would reappear from time to time. When my car started making a loud clanking noise, I got concerned and was…
Brakes
7 complaints · 14%Parts named most often: foundation components, pedals and linkages.
Speed control
7 complaints · 14%Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.
Tl contact owns a 2001 Toyota Echo. While entering a ramp at 50 MPH, the floor mat caused the accelerator pedal to get stuck in the full open position. She was able to remove the floor mat and avoid a crash. The failure and current mileages were 67,000.
Accelerator sticks when depressed all the way to floor in Toyota Echo 2001. Happened in november 2009 too. I try not to push it all the way down.
Wheels and tires
4 complaints · 8%The consumer stated buying four tires for vehicle, one failed a month after the purchase. Consumer's son had an accident and nobody checked the tires, since they did not have any puncture marks. Two weeks later, husband had a flat tire. The rubber disintegrated from the inside and it peeled off. The consumer took the…
The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Echo equipped with prime well tires, tire line: ps830, tire size: unknown: dot: [VIN]. The contact was driving on the highway and her front left driver's side tire blew. She pulled over and noticed the damage was on the bottom side. The damage was a long tear and hole in the tread. The…
Transmission
3 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Echo. While driving various speeds, the air bag and check engine indicators illuminated. The contact also stated that the gear shift indicator did not illuminate when changing gears. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop where the computer was reset, but the failure recurred. The…
Visibility and wipers
3 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: windshield, defroster/defogger/hvac system.
My 2001 Echo was just sitting in my driveway and the next morning the car had a large crack in the glass.........it was night time and the was no sun or heat to make this happen......I took it to the turnersville Toyota in new jersey were I bought the car and they laughed at my wife and I .............they claim that…
Seat belts
3 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: front, rear/other.
During a rear end collision on , the back seat belt did not lock throwing the passenger into the front seat, resulting in injuries to both passengers.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2001 Toyota Echo recalls
Engine: engine and engine cooling
Risk: Engine oil inside the sensor wiring connector could cause expansion due to the heat of the engine and could deform the sensor wiring connector. The connector may become disconnected, which could cause the engine to stall while driving and not be able to be restarted increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the crankshaft position sensor free of charge. The recall began on july 26, 2006. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Full defect summary
On certain passenger vehicles, due to improper molding of the resin body of the crankshaft position senor installed on the engine block, engine oil may penetrate the seal and enter the sensor wiring connector. The wire harness connector may not be sufficiently attached to the locking tab of the sensor wiring connector.
Brakes: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk: If this condition occurs frequently, the rear brake line could be damaged, which could result in leakage of brake fluid, causing a decrease in brake effectiveness.
Fix: Dealers will replace the rear brake lines. Owner notification began november 9, 2002. 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
On certain passenger vehicles, if the vehicle is driven under repeated start and stop operation in low ambient temperatures and in deep snow, there is a possibility that snow could accumulate in large quantities inside the rear wheel and freeze. The snow frozen inside the wheel could contact the rear brake line during wheel rotation.
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 2001 Toyota Echo
- What are the most common problems with the 2001 Toyota Echo?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: air bags (13 complaints); engine (9 complaints, typically around 109,000 miles); brakes (7 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2001 Toyota Echo have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from July 19, 2006 (engine). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2001 a bad year for the Toyota Echo?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about Echo model year since 2000, with 50 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.