CarRecallWatchThe 2000 Toyota Echo has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 88 complaints with NHTSA, including 30 crashes, 1 fire, 21 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (28 reports).
2000 Toyota Echo recalls
Most common 2000 Toyota Echo problems
Problem areas named in the 88 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 28 |
| Air Bags | 20 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 |
| Electrical System | 9 |
| Power Train | 8 |
| Equipment | 7 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 6 |
| Suspension | 5 |
| Tires | 3 |
| Structure | 2 |
What owners report
IT Was a small accident in the rear bumper someone Was backing up and he crashed the Back part of his car
The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Echo equipped with Nika Tires, Tire Line: Avatar, Tire Size: 175/65/R14, DOT Number: 16-MA-Z134-4919. The contact stated that she replaced the original tires on 6/29/2021 and within a month, the front passengerâs side tire experienced a blowout. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 211,774. The VIN was not available.
The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Echo equipped with NEXEN Tire, Tire Line: N PRIZ, Tire Size: 175/65/R14, DOT Number: 8EJH. The contact replaced the original tires on July 1, 2021 and within 2 months the front driverâs side tire experienced a blowout. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 211,774. The VIN was not available.
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. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RPMS INCREASED AND THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REFERRED THE CONTACT TO A LOCAL DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO COWBOY TOYOTA (9525 E R L THORNTON FWY, DALLAS, TX 75228, 888-434-4611), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 1811131014. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 260,010.
DRIVER'S SEAT FAILURE (ORIGINAL AND REPLACEMENT SEAT FROM A COLLISION VEHICLE) ... SEAT BUTT PAN (MIDDLE METAL PANEL OF SEAT BASE/BOTTOM) METAL SPLIT, SPREADING APART TO THE POINT THAT CONNECTION TO THE METAL SEAT SIDE SUPPORTS SEPARATED FROM BUTT PAN ... STATIONARY
2000 Toyota Echo questions
Does the 2000 Toyota Echo have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2000 Toyota Echo: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Toyota Echo?
Based on 88 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (28), Air Bags (20), Vehicle Speed Control (13).
How do I check if a recall on my 2000 Toyota Echo has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.