Known Recalls

Model year record

2000 Toyota Echo

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 117 owner complaints on file.

Toyota Echo, 2000–2005 generation
Pictured: the 2000–2005 generation. MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V455000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder
Manufacturer
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
109,056
Reported to NHTSA
2004-09-17
Owners notified
2004-11-29

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

IN THIS CONDITION, BRAKE FLUID MAY LEAK FROM THE SEAL, OR A SMALL AMOUNT OF AIR MAY ENTER THE MASTER CYLINDER, WHICH COULD LEAD TO AN INCREASE OF VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V326000

Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum
Manufacturer
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
42,198
Reported to NHTSA
2001-10-10
Owners notified
2001-10-29

Defect description

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 CONDITIONER AND OTHER ELECTRICAL DEVICES, AND IMMEDIATELY AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE VACUUM IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD COULD BE INSUFFICIENT FOR THE BRAKE BOOSTER.

Safety risk

WHEN THE BRAKE IS APPLIED UNDER THIS COMBINATION OF CONDITIONS, VACUUM ASSIST TO THE BRAKES WOULD DECREASE, AND THE INCREASED PEDAL PRESSURE REQUIRED COULD LEAD TO AN INCREASE IN VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE.

Manufacturer 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 NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V256000

Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline

Component
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline
Manufacturer
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
4,530
Reported to NHTSA
2000-09-07
Owners notified
2000-10-04

Defect description

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, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW YORK, NORTH DAKOTA, SOUTH DAKOTA, VERMONT, WISCONSIN, AND WYOMING. CONDENSED MOISTURE FROM THE POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION (PCV) PORT COULD SEEP TOWARD THE BRAKE VACUUM PORT INSIDE THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND START TO FREEZE.

Safety risk

VACUUM ASSIST TO THE BRAKES WOULD BE DECREASED AND INCREASED PEDAL PRESSURE WOULD BE REQUIRED, INCREASING THE VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE.

Manufacturer 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 POSSIBILITY THAT THE VEHICLE WILL BE OPERATED IN THESE STATES DURING THE WINTER OR IN CONDITIONS DESCRIBED, THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE SERVICED FOR THIS RECALL.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Air bags: frontal1410,992 mi
Vehicle speed control1274,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components7—
Air bags5100,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip460,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder459,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum4—
Electrical system: horn3—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner381,900 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.3—
Power train: automatic transmission384,631 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic3120,000 mi
Suspension325,000 mi
Tires3211,774 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator2—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline2—
Power train: clutch assembly2—
Power train: manual transmission2100 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc2—
Suspension: front2—
Unknown or other2—
Wheels: hub2—
Air bags: side/window1—
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel184,631 mi
Electrical system: ignition1—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1—
Electronic stability control (ESC)159,000 mi
Engine1260,010 mi
Engine and engine cooling1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan151,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)1—
Equipment1100 mi
Forward collision avoidance: warnings1—
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system1—
Latches/locks/linkages1—
Parking brake: conventional1—
Power train1106,000 mi
Seat belts1—
Seat belts: front1—
Seats180,000 mi
Service brakes1260,010 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings13,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Steering125,000 mi
Steering: column168,000 mi
Structure1—
Structure: body1—
Vehicle speed control: linkages1—

The 2001 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Other Toyota Echo model years

200520042003200220012000

All Toyota Echo recalls by year

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