Toyota Echo years to avoid
No model year of the Toyota Echo stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Toyota Echo years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Toyota Echo complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Toyota Echo problems
All model years combined.
- Airbags47
- Brakes40
- Acceleration31
- Engine24
- Transmission21
- Electrical14
- Suspension8
- Seat belts7
- Fuel system7
- Tires6
- Steering6
- Wheels4
Most reported problems on the Toyota Echo
Toyota Echo problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 91 | 5 | Airbags | 0 | 3 | ||
| 2004 | 95 | 1 | Seat belts | 0 | 1 | ||
| 2003 | 75 | 17 | Airbags | 14,958 | 0 | 5 | |
| 2002 | 49 | 35 | Acceleration | 74,600 | 2 | 12 | |
| 2001 | 36 | 49 | Airbags | 67,000 | 2 | 15 | |
| 2000 | - | 88 | Brakes | 84,631 | 3 | 30 |
Recalls 5
Questions about the Toyota Echo
What years of the Toyota Echo should you avoid?
No single model year of the Toyota Echo has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Toyota Echo?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Toyota Echo?
Airbags, with 47 complaints across all years, followed by brakes (40) and acceleration (31).
How many recalls does the Toyota Echo have?
5 recalls between 2000 and 2005. The 2000 model year has the most, with 3.
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