MYRModel Year Report

2005 Toyota Echo

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2005 Toyota Echo
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:31:11.477Z

Only 5 complaints on file — too few 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.

Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
5

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

2000: 88 complaints 2000 2001: 50 complaints 2001 2002: 35 complaints 2002 2003: 17 complaints 2003 2004: 1 complaint 2004 2005: 5 complaints 2005 5
2000: 88 complaints 2000 2001: 50 complaints 2001 2002: 35 complaints 2002 2003: 17 complaints 2003 2004: 1 complaint 2004 2005: 5 complaints 2005 5
2000: 88 complaints 2000 2001: 50 complaints 2001 2002: 35 complaints 2002 2003: 17 complaints 2003 2004: 1 complaint 2004 2005: 5 complaints 2005 5

2005: 5 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
200088
200150
200235
200317
20041
20055

Known problem areas

Only 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Air bags

3 of 5 total reports mention: air bags.

CRASHINJURY

Suspension

2 of 5 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing shock absorber.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-10-04

Also filed under Latches/locks/linkages

Service brakes

2 of 5 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY

Vehicle speed control

1 of 5 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

CRASH

Structure

1 of 5 total reports mentions: structure.

CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

2005 Toyota Echo — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 2005 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 2005 Toyota Echo?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 60% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2005 Toyota Echo have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.