2001 Toyota Echo Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Echo years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 50 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Toyota Echo. That ranks 2nd out of 6 Echo model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (13 complaints, 26%), typically at around 64,000 miles. Complaints mention 16 crashes, 6 fires, 16 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 50owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 16complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 13 | 26% | 64,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 16% | 95,950 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 7 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 14% | 67,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 6% | 72,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 6% | 107,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 6% | 117,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 6% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 6% | 23,800 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 4% | 36,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 4% | 85,750 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 2% | 155,000 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 2% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 2% | 26,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 2% | 56,690 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 2% | 215,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Toyota Echo recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Engine and engine cooling
Problem: 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.
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.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: 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.
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.
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.
While entering interstate accelerator was depressed all the way and became stuck on a couple of occasions. I had to use my foot to release it and it popped out. Dealership recommended it was floor mat. I purchased aftermarket ridged floor mats that will not curl up and it is still an issue.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA ECHO EQUIPPED WITH PRIME WELL TIRES, TIRE LINE: PS830, TIRE SIZE: UNKNOWN: DOT: [redacted]. 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…
Tl* 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…
Crankshaft position sensor! I bought the vehicle from a gentleman who hasn't driven the car for awhile after it died on him and he was unable to start it up again. I hooked it up to an obd reader and it give s me the code for the crankshaft position sensor. I checked fuel pump spark plugs to make…
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota echo. The contact stated that while driving at 20 mph, the vehicle accelerated without warning. The vehicle crashed into a house garage door and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained a waist injury and the front passenger sustained chest and arm…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Toyota Echo?
Owners most often report air bags, engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 13 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Toyota Echo?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 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 2001 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.