2000 Toyota Echo Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Echo years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 88 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Toyota Echo. That is the most of any Echo model year in the database (6 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (25 complaints, 28%), typically at around 60,000 miles. Complaints mention 30 crashes, 1 fire, 21 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 88owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 30complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 Toyota Echo problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 25 | 28% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 20 | 23% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 | 15% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 8 | 9% | 84,631 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 6 | 7% | 84,631 | — | — |
| Equipment | 6 | 7% | 41,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 6% | 51,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 5 | 6% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 3% | 211,774 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 2% | 46,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | 59,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 1% | 260,010 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1% | 260,010 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Toyota Echo recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder
Problem: 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.
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.
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum
Problem: 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.
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.
Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Problem: 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.
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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
IT Was a small accident in the rear bumper someone Was backing up and he crashed the Back part of his car
The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Echo equipped with NEXEN Tire, Tire Line: N PRIZ, Tire Size: 175/65/R14, DOT Number: 8EJH. The contact replaced the original tires on July 1, 2021 and within 2 months the front driverâs side tire experienced a blowout. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A…
The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Echo equipped with Nika Tires, Tire Line: Avatar, Tire Size: 175/65/R14, DOT Number: 16-MA-Z134-4919. The contact stated that she replaced the original tires on 6/29/2021 and within a month, the front passengerâs side tire experienced a blowout. The vehicle was not…
TL* 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…
Driver's seat failure (original and replacement seat from a collision vehicle) ... Seat butt pan (middle metal panel of seat base/bottom) metal split, spreading apart to the point that connection to the metal seat side supports separated from butt pan ... Stationary
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Toyota Echo?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, air bags, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 25 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Toyota Echo?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2000 Toyota Echo a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Echo model years, the 2000 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.