2000 Toyota Echo brakes problems

Filed Nov 13, 2018 · Acceleration, Brakes · 260,010 miles · TX

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.

Filed Feb 14, 2011 · Brakes · 213,000 miles · MD · crash

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 toyota echo. While driving approximately 5 MPH and attempting to stop at a traffic light, the contact applied the brakes but they locked up. The vehicle crashed into the vehicle in front. The air bags deployed and the passenger side air bag shattered the windshield upon contact. No police report was filed. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure occurred once before. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact notified the manufacturer who stated that they would repair the vehicle. The contact was told by the manufacturer that the vehicle was included in recall 04v455000 (service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder) but the repair work had never been performed. The VIN was unavailable. The current and failure mileages were 213,000.

Filed Mar 11, 2010 · Brakes · 120,000 miles · PA

This is not related to a specific incident, but I feel I should register a complaint about the brakes on the 2000 toyota echo. The stopping distance required seems excessive to me, and I feel that it would be nearly impossible to ever cause the car to skid (lock up the wheels) using the breaks if you slammed them on in an emergency despite the car not having anti-lock breaks. All recalls have been done on my car as far as I know. There was one recall which involved them replacing the break booster - I noticed dramatically improved breaking performance immediately after this recall - however after about a year maybe, the car returned to its poor breaking performance. New break pads and shoes, and a brake fluid change did not fix the problem. I called toyota a while ago to ask about this, and all they could tell me was that my car already had the break recall done many years ago and that there was no new recall. It may be worth mentioning that I also have a 2001 toyota echo which does not have the same problem - so I definitely can tell the difference and I know that stopping distance is much worse on my 2000 vehicle.

Filed Jun 25, 2008 · Brakes · 59,000 miles · PR

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 toyota echo. The contact received a recall notice from toyota on may 2, 2008 pertaining to the brakes. She immediately called the dealer and was informed that the part was unavailable. The dealer stated that they would call her when the part arrived. The contact believes that waiting three weeks is unacceptable because the brakes are presently failing. She is afraid to drive the vehicle because a crash could occur. The VIN and recall number were unknown. The failure mileage was 59,000 and current mileage was 70,000. Updated 09/15/08 *bf updated 09/18/08.

Filed Apr 5, 2006 · Brakes · 86,000 miles · KY

I own a 2000 toyota echo. I received a safety recall designated: "ssc 40k - 2000 model year celica and echo brake master cylinder inspection safety recall notice". I took the car to oxmoor toyota in louisville, ky but I was told that the recall notice would not be honored unless I agreed to give up my rights to judicial remedies in favor of arbitration. I refused to do so and oxmoor toyota refused to honor the recall notice. Oxmoor toyota is located at 8107 shelbyville road, louisville, ky 40222. I believe that this refusal violates the spirit of the recall program and effectively denies me the right to have the recall performed. Please advise me regarding the federal safety agency's position on this matter. I appreciate you help. Benjamin l. Gardner, 1402 brush jump lane, goshen, ky 40026 (502)585-3100.

Filed May 10, 2005 · Brakes · 60,000 miles · FL

Consumer states: all the time there was a constant clanking noise. Brakes caused a problem. Screeching sound when pushing on the brakes, and when stopping made a sound like a truck. Took to dealer twice they said nothing was wrong.

Filed Apr 27, 2005 · Brakes · 90,000 miles · TN

Brake master cylinder catestrophic failure

Filed Feb 10, 2005 · Brakes · CA

While applying the brakes pedal went to the floor. Vehicle stopped on its own. Driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove to the dealer for inspection, but mechanic was unable to duplicate the problem. Driver informed the mechanic that this problem occurred more than once and still had not been resolved.

Filed Dec 27, 2004 · Brakes · NJ · crash

Brakes failed to stop vehicle when applied, and it rear ended another vehicle. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. No injuries reported. Vehicle was towed, and totaled by the insurance company.

Filed Dec 12, 2003 · Brakes · HI

Very unsatisfactory service regarding waipahu auto service. *mr there was a failure to correct the brake booster safety recall where the vehicle was purchased. *scc