2001 Toyota Echo
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.
- Complaints
- 50
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Air bags
Campaigns on file for 2001
None on file
26% of complaints
Complaints per year
2001: 50 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 88 |
| 2001 | 50 |
| 2002 | 35 |
| 2003 | 17 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 5 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Air bags
26% · 13 reportsMost commonly citing frontal.
Show complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-08-12
Also filed under Vehicle speed control
Consumercomplained having problems with fire on the engine. Also stated that while driving the vehicle was involved on a front collision and the vehicle got on fire which it lead into a total lost of the vehicle and the air bags did not deployed .
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-12-23
Also filed under Engine and engine cooling
While driving at 55 MPH was involved in a front collision. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Manufacturer was contacted, and stated that they will be sending somebody to see the vehicle, but nobody has come to see the vehicle yet. Ts......
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-12-19
Engine and engine cooling
16% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing engine and gasoline.
Vehicle speed control
14% · 7 reportsMost commonly citing accelerator pedal.
Service brakes
14% · 7 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Tires
6% · 3 reportsSafety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2002-11-09Service brakes, hydraulic02V268000 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…
Remedy: 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…
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2006-07-26Engine and engine cooling06V266000 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…
Remedy: 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2001 Toyota Echo — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 13 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 7 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 02V268000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 06V266000 · Engine and engine cooling
FAQ
- Is the 2001 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 2001 Toyota Echo?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2001 Toyota Echo have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.