Model year record

2001 Toyota Echo

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 63 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 06V266000

Engine and engine cooling

Component
Engine and engine cooling
Manufacturer
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
34,771
Reported to NHTSA
2006-07-19
Owners notified
2006-07-26

Defect description

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 CONNECTOR. THE WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENTLY ATTACHED TO THE LOCKING TAB OF THE SENSOR WIRING CONNECTOR.

Safety risk

ENGINE OIL INSIDE THE SENSOR WIRING CONNECTOR COULD CAUSE EXPANSION DUE TO THE HEAT OF THE ENGINE AND COULD DEFORM THE SENSOR WIRING CONNECTOR. THE CONNECTOR MAY BECOME DISCONNECTED, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL WHILE DRIVING AND NOT BE ABLE TO BE RESTARTED INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 02V268000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
59,394
Reported to NHTSA
2002-10-01
Owners notified
2002-11-09

Defect description

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 LARGE QUANTITIES INSIDE THE REAR WHEEL AND FREEZE. THE SNOW FROZEN INSIDE THE WHEEL COULD CONTACT THE REAR BRAKE LINE DURING WHEEL ROTATION.

Safety risk

IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS FREQUENTLY, THE REAR BRAKE LINE COULD BE DAMAGED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN LEAKAGE OF BRAKE FLUID, CAUSING A DECREASE IN BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS.

Manufacturer 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 THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Air bags7155,000 mi
Air bags: frontal740,000 mi
Vehicle speed control667,000 mi
Tires565,000 mi
Electrical system372,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling382,900 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine2109,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings23,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission259,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings2
Unknown or other221,500 mi
Visibility: windshield223,800 mi
Engine1155,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan1
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline1
Equipment adaptive/mobility160,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch126,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly13,000 mi
Fuel system, other156,690 mi
Power train1155,000 mi
Seat belts1
Seat belts: front1
Seat belts: rear/other1117,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1
Wheels1215,000 mi

The 2000 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2002 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.