MYRModel Year Report

2000 Toyota Echo

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2000 Toyota Echo
RENDERED 2026-09-16T17:34:53.471Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Toyota Echo Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2000 highlighted. 2000: 88 complaints 2000 2001: 50 complaints 2001 2002: 35 complaints 2002 2003: 17 complaints 2003 2004: 1 complaints 2004 2005: 5 complaints 2005
2000: 88 complaints
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YearComplaints
200088
200150
200235
200317
20041
20055

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

SERVICE BRAKES 31%

31% of complaints: service brakes — 27 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH INJURY
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20181113

AIR BAGS 23%

23% of complaints: air bags — 20 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal and side/window.

CRASH INJURY
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TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 TOYOTA ECHO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT FAILED TO YIELD FROM THE LEFT. THE STEERING WHEEL AIR BAG DEPLOYED AND STRUCK THE CONTACT IN THE FACE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180105

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA ECHO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TO APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A SHED. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140902

Also filed under VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

ANOTHER VEHICLE RAN A STOP SIGN, AND MY MOTHER IN LAW WAS UNABLE TO BRAKE FAST ENOUGH AND COLLIDED HEAD ON. THE CAR HAD QUITE A LOT OF DAMAGE, AND HAD TO BE TOWED AWAY (FOR SAFETY REASONS). HOWEVER, THE AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY!!!!

NHTSA ODI report, 20120514

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 15%

15% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 13 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing linkages.

CRASH INJURY
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CONSUMER WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN AND VEHICLE STARTED REVVING. VEHICLE WAS PULLING TO LEFT. CONSUMER HIT A TREE & STORE. FRONT PASSENGERS SUSTAINED NECK & BACK INJURIES. VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20001117

DRIVER WAS TRAVELING ON ROUTE 1 AT ABOUT 35 MILES AN HOUR AND ENTERED A SWEEPING CURVE AT 2:00 AM IN STAFFORD, VIRGINIA. THE DRIVER WAS RETURNING HOME FROM WORK AT WALMART. THE ROAD WAS WET DUE TO RECENT HEAVY RAINFALL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20000623

POWER TRAIN 9%

9% of complaints: power train — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8%

8% of complaints: electrical system — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing horn and interior/under dash.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20001004 — engine and engine cooling

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

Remedy: 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 POSSIBIL

Campaign 00V256000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20011029 — service brakes, hydraulic

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 CONDITIO

Remedy: 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

Campaign 01V326000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20041129 — service brakes, hydraulic

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.

Remedy: 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

Campaign 04V455000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2000 Toyota Echo — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (27 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (20 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 00V256000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 01V326000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 04V455000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2000 Toyota Echo reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Toyota Echo?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2000 Toyota Echo have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.