2002 Toyota Echo Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Echo years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Toyota Echo. That ranks 3rd out of 6 Echo model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is vehicle speed control (8 complaints, 23%), typically at around 80,000 miles. Complaints mention 12 crashes, 2 fires, 11 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 35owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 12complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 23% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 7 | 20% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 5 | 14% | 75,621 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 11% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 9% | 74,600 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 9% | 91,250 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 9% | 8,188 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 6% | 72,258 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 6% | 13,798 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 3% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 3% | 17,296 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 3% | 150,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 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.
Air bag front passenger looks that is not working, alarm in red shows that there is a problem with the airbag
Takata recall.nothing has happened so far. I want to know if this is one of the models of cars affected by the takata air bag recall? Please let me know,so i can get it repaired, if necessary. Thank you!
Our toyota excels to top speed on its own full speed. This almost had us in a very serious accident. The dealer says there is nothing wrong with the car but this happened twice last week 12/30/15 toyota gave us a case # ni50883640 however, they have not done anything about it, what can we do?
2002 toyota echo. Consumer writes in regards to gasoline burning too much in the exhaust system. *smd consumer sent additional correspondence. *smd *js
Another vehicle traveling north, crossed center line and hit daughter in 2002 toyota echo head on. As a result of impact toyota echo caught on fire resulting in daughter receiving 3rd degree burns on right arm, head and leg. The air bag deployed as noted by -stander that removed daughter from…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Toyota Echo?
Owners most often report vehicle speed control, air bags, power train problems. The top one, vehicle speed control, accounts for 8 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Toyota Echo?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2002 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 2002 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.