2004 Toyota Echo Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jan 4, 2011 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Echo years
Not enough data 6th of 6 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2004 Toyota Echo. That ranks 6th out of 6 Echo model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is seat belts (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 145,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2004 Toyota Echo problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Seat Belts1 · ~145,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Seat Belts1100%145,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2004 Toyota Echo recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 Toyota Echo.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota echo. While stopped in traffic, another vehicle traveling 40 mph rear ended the contact's vehicle. The crash caused the contact to crash into another vehicle in front. The seat belt did not secure the contact so her face hit the rearview mirror which knocked it…

Seat Belts · received Jan 4, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10374664

Other Toyota Echo years

← 2003 Echo · 2005 Echo →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2005 Echo50
200410
2003 Echo170
2002 Echo352
2001 Echo502
2000 Echo883

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Toyota Echo?

Owners most often report seat belts problems. The top one, seat belts, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2004 Toyota Echo?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2004 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 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.