2005 Toyota Echo Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Echo years
- Not enough data 5th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Toyota Echo. That ranks 5th out of 6 Echo model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (3 complaints, 60%), typically at around 10,000 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 3 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 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 | 3 | 60% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 40% | 5,638 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 20% | 1,275 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 20% | 1,275 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 20% | 1,275 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 20% | 1,275 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 20% | 1,275 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 20% | 75,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Toyota Echo recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 Toyota Echo.
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.
Tl * the contact owns a 2005 toyota echo. The contact stated that the vehicle was involved in a crash where the vehicle went airborne and flipped over twice. In addition, none of the air bags deployed. A police report was filed and the driver was transported to the hospital. The driver sustained a…
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota echo. The contact was driving 40 mph when he tried to slow down and was unable to do so. A crash occurred and the vehicle was destroyed. The driver stated that the frontal air bags did not deploy. The failure and current mileages were 75000.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 45 mph on normal road conditions, without any warning signal, the brakes made the vehicle pull violent to the right. The vehicle was taken to the dealership who determined the disc where bent and had to be replaced. After a short period of time the brakes…
Dt: the contact owns a 2005 toyota echo. The vehicle was purchased on july 14, 2004. The consumer felt vibration in the front end, the shock absorbers leaked and the door latches were broken. The vehicle was taken back to the dealership where they fixed the leaking shock absorbers and broken door…
You do not include the 2005 toyota echo car in any of your lists and i own one. The car was made in japan but sold in the u.s. To us specs. I bought one in 2005 and it smells awful like raw gasoline inside (no one can figure it out). Please include the 2005 toyota echo (and prior years, too). *nm
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Toyota Echo?
Owners most often report air bags, service brakes, hydraulic, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Toyota Echo?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2005 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 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.