2001 Toyota Echo problems
The Toyota Platz (Japanese:トヨタ・プラッツ, Toyota Purattsu) is a subcompact car that was manufactured in Japan by Toyota from 1999 until 2005, when it was replaced by the Belta. Designated by Toyota as the XP10 series, the Platz was also sold in export markets as either the Toyota Yaris or Toyota Echo. The "Yaris" and "Echo" names were also given to the export version of the related Japanese market Vitz hatchback, from which the Platz derives. In Japan, it was available at the Toyopet Store and the Netz Toyota Store dealerships.
Etymology
The name "Platz" is German for "space" (as defined by "the interior room is spacious"). Only straight-four engines were fitted to the Platz, which was sold in Japan as a four-door sedan only. A coupé version was also available in North America where the car was badged "Echo".
History
The Platz was introduced in 1999 as a sedan sold internationally, with a coupé version exclusive to North America following for the 2000 model year. The Platz is closely related to the Vitz hatchback with which it shares front doors, a common interior and mechanical componentry. The running gear is also shared to a lesser degree with the ist and bB, sold in the United States as the Scion xA and xB respectively, and the JDM-only WiLL Vi. The same platform is the base for the JDM-only Probox and Succeed wagons.
In the United States, the Echo sold almost 50,000 units in its first year, with just half that many in 2003. The Echo was an element of Toyota Project Genesis, a failed effort to bring younger buyers to the marque in the United States. The Echo sold in high volumes in Canada, where Toyota also offered the three- and five-door hatchback versions of the Vitz badged as the Echo beginning with the 2004 model year to replace the Echo coupé (which was dropped after 2003). The coupé remained on sale in the United States until the 2005 model year along with the sedan, while the hatchback variants were never sold there. It was the predecessor to the current North American Yaris, sharing many identical features, such as the odd (and somewhat controversial) center placement of the speedometer and gauges, as opposed to in front of the steering wheel. Power options on the Echo are a rare find; most models are equipped with manual windows and locks, air conditioning, and a six-speaker audio system with a CD and/or a cassette player.
Social links
Common 2001 Toyota Echo problems
The 2001 Toyota Echo has been known for its reliability and fuel efficiency, but like any car, it has its common problems that owners have reported. Here are some of the most frequently mentioned issues:
- Squeaks and rattles: Some owners have reported hearing squeaks and rattles coming from the body of the car. These noises are not necessarily a big deal, but they can be annoying. They are often caused by loose interior trim pieces or worn out suspension components.
- Fuel filler neck collapse: A common problem with the 2001 Toyota Echo is the fuel filler neck collapsing, making it difficult to fill up the gas tank. This issue can be caused by the filler neck's plastic material becoming brittle over time.
- Clutch replacement: Some owners have reported having to replace the clutch, especially if the car is driven aggressively or if the driver is still learning how to drive a manual transmission.
- Interior maintenance: The interior of the 2001 Toyota Echo can become worn out over time, especially if the car is used frequently or if the owner does not take good care of it. This can include issues with the seats, carpet, and dash.
- Wind buffeting: Some owners have reported experiencing wind buffeting while driving on the highway, especially if the car is driven at high speeds. This issue can be caused by the car's small size and lack of aerodynamic features.
It's important to note that these problems are not necessarily widespread, and many 2001 Toyota Echo owners have reported having few or no issues with their cars. However, it's always a good idea to thoroughly inspect any car before purchasing it, and to be aware of potential issues that may arise in the future.
What is the common problem with Toyota Echo?
Toyotas are renowned for their reliability and owners have few troubles with their Echo. Some report a few squeaks and rattles that seem to come from the body. They're not necessarily a big deal, but can be annoying. Check for clicking sounds while making turns.
Why did the Toyota Echo fail?
Another problem: The Echo was cheap. Really cheap. Base models didn't even get power-assisted steering, let alone power windows, power locks, power mirrors or air conditioning. All could be added, at significant cost…
How many miles will a Toyota Echo last?
The Toyota Echo should last over 200,000 miles with proper care and maintenance. The most important thing You can do to help Your car last a long time is do the scheduled maintenance.
How many miles per gallon does a 2001 Toyota Echo get?
And that 1.5-liter teamed with 4-speed automatic delivers 32 m.p.g. city and 38 m.p.g. highway.
What is the common problem with Toyota Echo?
Toyotas are renowned for their reliability and owners have few troubles with their Echo. Some report a few squeaks and rattles that seem to come from the body. They're not necessarily a big deal, but can be annoying. Check for clicking sounds while making turns.
Why did the Toyota Echo fail?
Another problem: The Echo was cheap. Really cheap. Base models didn't even get power-assisted steering, let alone power windows, power locks, power mirrors or air conditioning. All could be added, at significant cost…
Does 2001 Toyota Echo have AC?
There's a grab handle over the passenger-side window. Power door locks are part of option group #2 ($1420, including air conditioner and 6-speaker CD), but there's no remote control. Surprisingly, cruise control is not even an option.
How many miles can a Toyota Echo last?
The Toyota Echo should last over 200,000 miles with proper care and maintenance. The most important thing You can do to help Your car last a long time is do the scheduled maintenance.
2001 Toyota Echo car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Toyota Echo problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Air bags problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Hydraulic problems
- Service brakes problems
- Vehicle speed control problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2001 Toyota Echo vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2001 Toyota Echo
The NHTSA has received 59 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2001 Toyota Echo. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2001 Toyota Echo vehicles.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-02-06
- VIN: JTDAT123010
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: While entering interstate accelerator was depressed all the way and became stuck on a couple of occasions. I had to use my foot to release it and it popped out. Dealership recommended it was floor mat. I purchased aftermarket ridged floor mats that will not curl up and it is still an issue.
WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-10-16
- VIN: JTDBT123X10
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA ECHO EQUIPPED WITH PRIME WELL TIRES, TIRE LINE: PS830, TIRE SIZE: UNKNOWN: DOT: 7TB03MH13318. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND HER FRONT LEFT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE BLEW. SHE PULLED OVER AND NOTICED THE DAMAGE WAS ON THE BOTTOM SIDE. THE DAMAGE WAS A LONG TEAR AND HOLE IN THE TREAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT TIRE SHOP. THE CONTACT DID NOT REMEMBER WHAT THE TIRE SHOP DIAGNOSED AS THE CAUSE OF THE BLOW OUT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE ON THE TIRES WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE ON THE VEHICLE WAS 215,000.
POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-01-01
- VIN: JTDBT123X10
- Components: POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS,ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA ECHO. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR BAG AND CHECK ENGINE INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFT INDICATOR DID NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN CHANGING GEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE COMPUTER WAS RESET, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 155,000.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-07-01
- VIN: JTDBT123610
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR! I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE FROM A GENTLEMAN WHO HASN'T DRIVEN THE CAR FOR AWHILE AFTER IT DIED ON HIM AND HE WAS UNABLE TO START IT UP AGAIN. I HOOKED IT UP TO AN OBD READER AND IT GIVE S ME THE CODE FOR THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. I CHECKED FUEL PUMP SPARK PLUGS TO MAKE SURE AND THOSE ARE GOOD WORKING ORDER.
AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-08-03
- Number Of Injuries: 2
- Crash: 1
- VIN: JTDAT123610
- Components: AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA ECHO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A HOUSE GARAGE DOOR AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A WAIST INJURY AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SUSTAINED CHEST AND ARM INJURIES WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-08-04
- VIN: JTDAT123710
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA ECHO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED AND THE HORN BECAME INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 93,000. MA 10/8 UPDATED 3/22/16 *JS *CN
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-04-01
- Fire: 1
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: EVER SINCE I BOUGHT THIS CAR BRAND NEW I HAVE HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE SPEAKER WIRE SHORTING AND GETTING HOT. I ONCE HAD TO CALL THE FIRE DEPT BECAUSE THE SPEAKER WAS SO HOT TO THE TOUCH. I AM STILL HAVING THAT PROBLEM AND JUST CUT THE WIRE AGAIN DUE TO SPARKING. I TOOK THE CAR TO FREEMAN TOYOTA IN SANTA ROSA, CA WHERE I GOT IT AND THEY REWIRED THE SPEAKERS. THAT DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM, AND I DO NOT KNOW WHAT TO DO NEXT. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-11-29
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA ECHO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS ABOVE 5 MPH AND OPERATING THE HEADLIGHTS, THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED AFTER A JUMP AND WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A DEALER NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 225,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-12-22
- VIN: JTDBT123010
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: ACCELERATOR STICKS WHEN DEPRESSED ALL THE WAY TO FLOOR IN TOYOTA ECHO 2001. HAPPENED IN NOVEMBER 2009 TOO. I TRY NOT TO PUSH IT ALL THE WAY DOWN. *TR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-05-05
- Crash: 1
- VIN: JTDBT123XY0
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: THIS IS AN INCIDENT I EVENTUALLY PUT BEHIND MYSELF, BUT THE RECENT NEWS ABOUT TOYOTA HAS RESURRECTED THE EVENTS THAT TOOK PLACE ON 5/5/02 IN MY 01 TOYOTA ECHO (I CAN PROVIDE THE VIN# AND THE INCIDENT HAPPENED IN BELEWS CREEK, NC). I WAS BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVE WAY AND WAS UNABLE TO STOP MY CAR WHEN I APPLIED MY BRAKE AND I ENDED UP GOING INTO THE TREES AND DOWN A HILL BEFORE MY CAR WAS STOPPED BY THE TREE THAT THE TRUNK OF MY CAR HIT. I WAS CONVINCED I HAD HIT THE BRAKE. I EVEN TOOK MY OTHER FOOT AND TRIED TO USE BOTH FEET TO STOP THE CAR (I CRUSHED THE TOP OF MY FOOT WITH MY OTHER SHOE ' THAT IS HOW MUCH PRESSURE I TRIED TO APPLY). I RESEARCHED OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE BREAKS STICKING AND REMEMBER SOMETHING BEING SAID ABOUT COOL AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. I CONTACTED TOYOTA USA AND NHTSA AND PROVIDED WEATHER TEMPERATURES AND OTHER DETAILS ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED. I EVEN REQUESTED REPAIRS NOT BE MADE TO THE CAR UNTIL IT WAS INSPECTED. I WAS TOLD NOTHING WAS FOUND UPON INSPECTION AND I MY CLAIM WAS BASICALLY DISMISSED. THE ACCIDENT WENT ON MY RECORD AS MY FAULT SO OF COURSE MY PREMIUMS WENT UP FOR YEARS. I WAS MOST FRUSTRATED AND I CAN'T EVEN BEGIN TO EXPLAIN HOW IT FELT TO HAVE SO MANY PEOPLE NOT BELIEVE ME. I FEEL IT AFFECTED MY CONFIDENCE AS A DRIVER AND I WAS SO NERVOUS DRIVING THAT CAR THAT I TRADED IT IN NOT LONG AFTERWARDS. I ALSO TRADED IN THE TOYOTA TUNDRA I HAD RECENTLY PURCHASED. I WROTE TOYOTA AND TOLD THEM IF THIS WAS HOW THEY TREATED THEIR CUSTOMERS, THEN I WOULD NOT REMAIN A CUSTOMER AND WOULD NEVER RETURN. I AM WRITING THIS EMAIL BECAUSE I KNOW THAT THIS WAS BROUGHT TO TOYOTA'S ATTENTION THAT THERE WAS EVIDENCE OF PROBLEMS EVEN EARLIER THAN WHAT THEY ARE CURRENTLY ACKNOWLEDGING. THE FACT THAT IT HAD TO TAKE PEOPLE DYING FOR THEM TO NOTICE IS COMPLETELY APPALLING TO ME! I UNDERSTAND THAT THERE ARE BOUND TO BE PROBLEMS WITH VIRTUALLY EVERY MAKE AND MODEL OF CAR, BUT IGNORING CLAIMS LIKE THIS IS COMPLETE NEGLIGENCE. *TR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-08-12
- VIN: JTDBT123710
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA ECHO. WHILE ENTERING A RAMP AT 50 MPH, THE FLOOR MAT CAUSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO GET STUCK IN THE FULL OPEN POSITION. SHE WAS ABLE TO REMOVE THE FLOOR MAT AND AVOID A CRASH. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 67,000.
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-09-04
- VIN: JTDAT123710
- Components: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Summary: FLOOR MAT SLIPPAGE CAUSED CAR TO GET STUCK IN NEUTRAL, ONCE AT A HIGH SPEED ON A MAJOR INTERSTATE HIGHWAY AND ONCE AT A DOWNTOWN INTERSECTION. I REMOVED THE FLOOR MAT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND THE PROBLEM STOPPED. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-06-01
- VIN: JTDBT123910
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
- Summary: I HAVE A TOYOTA ECHO 2001. THE CAR SUDDENLY QUIT AFTER I STOPPED AT STOP SIGN AND DID NOT START. I TOOK MY CAR TO GARAGE TO FIX THE PROBLEM, BUT FUEL INJECTOR FUSES KEEPS BLOWING EVERY TIME THEY REPLACE NEW FUSES, AND THEY COULD NOT FIGURE OUT THE CAUSE. I TOOK MY CAR TO TOYOTA DEALER 2 WEEKS LATER AND THEY HAD TO REPLACE FUSE BOX, WIRE HARNESS THAT SHORT IN FUSE BOX, AND DUE TO FAULT IN WIRE HARNESS, THEY HAD TO REPLACE ONE WIRE THAT RUNS ENTIRE CAR. IT COULD HAVE CAUSE ANY ACCIDENTS IF THE CAR HAVE STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TRAFFIC. IT COST ME ABOUT $1800 TO FIX THIS PROBLEM. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-01-12
- VIN: JTDBT123610
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA ECHO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START, EVEN AFTER REPEATED ATTEMPTS. A MECHANIC INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND CONCLUDED THAT THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR WAS THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE COMPONENT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 06V266000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); THEREFORE, THEY WOULD NOT ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE REPAIR. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 109,000.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-01-04
- VIN: JTDAT123610
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: MY 2001 TOYOTA ECHO OIL LIGHT CAME ON SO I CHECKED THE OIL AND IT WAS FULL. I DROVE TO THE PLACE WHERE MY OIL WAS CHANGED LAST AND MY ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THE LIGHT STAYED ON UNTIL I TURNED OFF MY ENGINE AND WOULD REAPPEAR FROM TIME TO TIME. WHEN MY CAR STARTED MAKING A LOUD CLANKING NOISE, I GOT CONCERNED AND WAS READY TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALER WHEN IT COMPLETELY LOST POWER AND I HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALER. THERE THEY TELL ME THAT BECAUSE I DID NOT MAINTAIN MY VEHICLE PROPERLY, ENGINE OIL SLUDGE OCCURRED. I PROVED TO THEM MY VEHICLE WAS VERY WELL MAINTAINED FOR OVER 5 YEARS SO WHY THE SLUDGE. THEY INFORMED ME THAT BECAUSE I BOUGHT MY CAR USED, THE PREVIOUS OWNER DID NOT MAINTAIN THE CAR PROPERLY. IT WAS A LEASED CAR THAT I BOUGHT USED IN 2003. THE DEALER IS TELLING ME IT WILL COST ABOUT $3000 TO FIX THIS PROBLEM. *TR
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-07-26
- VIN: JTDBT123710
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: I AM REPORTING VERBAL THREATS OF A CARRIER COMPANY THAT SHIPPED MY CAR FROM CA TO NY: UI EXPRESS (18 SHORT HILLS BLVD. JACKSON, NEW JERSEY, 08527; [email protected]; 732-513-3636). VLADYMIR BOTIUK (HIS OWN COMPANY: UI EXPRESS) IS A CARRIER/DRIVER WITH CONTRACT WITH A CAR-SHIPPING COMPANY, AMERIFREIGHT, TO BRING MY CAR FROM SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA, TO MANHATTAN, NEW YORK. AFTER MOVING MY CAR TO NEW YORK, VLADYMIR BOTIUK FORCED MY CAR TO BE KEPT IN BROOKLYN FROM 11:29 AM ON 7/26/2008 TO 3:50PM ON 7/28/2008 BY REJECTING TO TELL ME THE BROOKLYN ADDRESS AND PREVENTING ME FROM ACCESSING MY CAR. HE PARKED MY CAR IN THE FREE ON-STREET PARKING SPACE IN FRONT OF HIS OWN APARTMENT BUILDING (2387 OCEAN AVENUE, BROOKLYN, NEW YORK) AND PAID NOTHING TO THE CITY GOVERNMENT; HOWEVER, HE FORCED ME TO PAY HIM THE SO-CALLED STORAGE/GARAGE FEE? OF TWO HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS BY VERBALLY THREATENING TO SELL MY CAR IN AUTO-AUCTIONS AND CONTINUE CHARGING THE STORAGE/GARAGE FEE OF SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLARS PER DAY BEFORE MY CAR IS SOLD OUT IF I REFUSE TO SIGN MY NAME ON HIS CONTRACT AND GIVE HIM SIXTEEN HUNDRED DOLLARS IN LESS THAN FIFTEEN MINUTES AFTER MY ARRIVAL AT HIS ADDRESS AT 11:20 AM ON 7/29/2008. AMERIFREIGHT (MANAGER: AMY WOODS; [email protected]; 1-877-719-0916) KNOWS VLADYMIR BOTIUK?S THREATS AND IS A WITNESS (CONSTANT PHONE COMMUNICATION DURING THE WHOLE PROCESS) OF HOW VLADYMIR BOTIUK ORALLY THREATENED ME AND COMPELLED ME TO GIVE HIM SIXTEEN HUNDRED DOLLARS AND SIGN MY NAME ON HIS UNREASONABLE CONTRACT. *TR
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-09-01
- VIN: 5TDBT44A21S
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA SEQUOIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WELDING ON THE SEAT FRAME OF THE MIDDLE ROW DETACHED AND CAUSED THE SEAT TO SWIVEL AND MOVE. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND PERFORMED THE REPAIR, BUT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 109,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.*AK
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-09-28
- Number Of Injuries: 2
- Crash: 1
- VIN: JTDBT123310
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: DURING A REAR END COLLISION ON , THE BACK SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK THROWING THE PASSENGER INTO THE FRONT SEAT, RESULTING IN INJURIES TO BOTH PASSENGERS. *NM
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-08-22
- VIN: JTDBT123110
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: I REPORTED A SAFETY PROBLEM TO TOYOTA AS A TOYOTA CUSTOMER- ON 08/29/2006 08:29 AM: HOW DO I KEEP THE DEFROSTER VENT CONTROLS FROM SHORTING OUT IN THE RAIN? WHILE DRIVING FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD IN A BAD RAIN STORM AT NIGHT THE DEFROSTER AIR STOPPED COMING OUT OF ALL VENTS. THE FAN COULD BE HEARD BUT NO AIR CAME FROM ANY OPENING. CHANGING THE CONTROLS ON THE DASH BOARD HAD NO EFFECT, EXCEPT FOR TURNING THE FAN OFF AND ON. THE FRONT WINDOW FOGGED UP AND DRIVING BECAME EXTREMELY DANGEROUS BECAUSE OF NEARLY ZERO VISIBILITY. WE WERE FORCED TO STOP DRIVING AND SEEK REFUGE IN A MOTEL. THE NEXT MORNING AFTER THE RAIN HAD STOPPED AND THE CAR HAD BEEN PARKED OVERNIGHT THE DEFROSTER WORKED NORMALLY. 2001 ECHO. PURCHASED JANUARY 3, 2002 QUOTING ASK TOYOTA
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-11-01
- VIN: 2T1CF22P11C
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: DT: THE CONTACT STATES VEHICLE HAD A DEFECTIVE CLUTCH. THE CLUTCH HAS REPEATEDLY MALFUNCTIONED. HE CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE CLUTCH TWICE WITHIN THREE YEARS. ALSO, CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, AND THEY DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. NO FURTHER CORRECTIONS HAVE BEEN MADE AT THIS TIME. *AK
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-02-20
- VIN: JTDBT123610
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: THE CONSUMER STATED BUYING FOUR TIRES FOR VEHICLE, ONE FAILED A MONTH AFTER THE PURCHASE. CONSUMER'S SON HAD AN ACCIDENT AND NOBODY CHECKED THE TIRES, SINCE THEY DID NOT HAVE ANY PUNCTURE MARKS. TWO WEEKS LATER, HUSBAND HAD A FLAT TIRE. THE RUBBER DISINTEGRATED FROM THE INSIDE AND IT PEELED OFF. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY TOOK OFF BOTH TIRES. *AK THREE OUT OF THE FOUR TIRES FAILED WITHIN TWO MONTHS OF PURCHASE, 2 WERE FOUND TO BE BULDGING AND PEELING ON THE INSIDE. *SB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-03-25
- Fire: 1
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: OWNER HAD BEEN DRIVING FOR APPROXIMATELY 35 MINUTES BEFORE ARRIVING TO WORK. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES BEFORE ANOTHER CO-WORKER NOTICED THAT FLAMES WERE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOTIFIED AND THEY EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. VEHICLE WAS INOPERABLE. THE ENTIRE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WAS BURNED. *AK
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-11-26
- Number Of Injuries: 3
- Crash: 1
- VIN: JTDBT123810
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS STRUCK FROM BEHIND BY ANOTHER VEHICLE AT ABOUT 5 MPH. IN TURN, CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HIT THE CAR IN FRONT. UPON IMPACT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK *NM
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-11-04
- VIN: JTDBT123810
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: THE HEADLIGHTS LOOK LIKE THE HIGH BEAM LIGHTS ARE ON WHILE DRIVING ANY SPEED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-11-04
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED TRANSMISSION LOST POWER TEMPORARILY. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
2001 Toyota Echo recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 2 recalls for different components of the 2001 Toyota Echo.
- Manufacturer: TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: 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.
- 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.
- Manufacturer: TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: 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.
- 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.
Negative 2001 Toyota Echo car reviews
Positive 2001 Toyota Echo car reviews
-
I purchased my Echo as a new car six years ago and have been driving it 80 miles to work, 160 miles round trip, six days a week, for a total of 50,000 miles per year. The fuel mileage is impressive, with 43 miles per gallon in the summer, 40 miles per gallon in the spring and fall, and 38 miles per gallon in the winter when it's below zero. I have had very few repairs, with only the rear shocks and O2 sensor needing replacement at 100,000 miles, front brake pads at 220,000 miles, and left front wheel bearing at 260,000 miles. The car still has its original struts, rear brakes, and more. Although the driver's seat is worn out, I still find the car comfortable even after spending three hours a day in it. The car still drives great with no squeaks or rattles.
-
Your Echo sounds like a great car! With over 80,000 miles on it and still running perfectly since day one, it's clear that you made a smart choice. Plus, getting over 40 MPG when keeping it under 65 mph on the freeway is impressive and cost-effective. At less than $13,000 out the door, it's definitely a great value. While hybrid buyers may take a while to make up the difference in purchase price, your Echo is a reliable and efficient option. It handles and accelerates great, even if it's a little noisy on the freeway and has some rough shifting at times. But with the ability to go over 400 miles on just 10 gallons of gas, it's definitely worth it.
-
I hope you're doing well! I just wanted to share my experience with my Echo. Over the past 2 years, I've driven it for 36000 miles, including 3000 miles across the country and 1600 miles every month on long distance hauls up the I-5 corridor on the West Coast. I must say, the fuel efficiency is excellent, the acceleration is among the best I have experienced, and it is reliable and roomy. The only thing I regret is not getting the power locks, but other than that, it's great!
-
This has been the best car I owned. I have 160,000 miles and have never had a single problem. I did not need brakes until 135,000. There is no rust anywhere, and I'd drive it anywhere! This car has better leg and head room than most any other car I've sat in. It's fun to drive and has great mileage (>40 hwy). The stereo is also great! I wonder why they stopped making this car?
-
If you're looking for a great deal, consider a used car! I was feeling the pinch after driving my PT Cruiser 100 miles round trip to work, and only getting 22 MPG on the highway. A friend of mine recommended a 2001 ECHO with 236K miles on it, which he said was averaging 44 miles per gallon. So I went shopping and found one with 92K miles for $4200. Now I'm averaging 47.4 miles per gallon! It's a 5-speed with air and power steering, and while it's not a hybrid, it's definitely a gas sipper. I'm thrilled with this car, especially with gas prices at $4.30 per gallon. Plus, it's fun to drive!
Additional sources
More sources of information about 2001 Toyota Echo problems:
What are common echo issues? | Toyota Nation Forum
Jul 4, 2012 ... Two trouble issues on my Echo that has 250 thousand kms: 1) Front wheel bearings 2) Charcoal canister. The bearings on both front sides are on ...
2001 Toyota Echo Problems and Complaints - 4 Issues
Problem with your 2001 Toyota Echo? Our list of 4 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 2001 Toyota Echo.
2001 Toyota Echo VVT problem | Toyota Nation Forum
Dec 28, 2013 ... The car is running better now, but I can still detect a bit of rough idle and the check engine light is still stuck on. However, I've had issues ...
Should I buy a Toyota echo? : r/whatcarshouldIbuy
Feb 17, 2022 ... Despite these issues, I managed to drive from IL to CA in the winter no problem (around 2000 miles through the midwest). It went 90 through the ...
Q&A: Common Problems with 2001 Toyota Echo - RPM Meter & Fast ...
Oct 23, 2008 ... This is caused by the throttle plate not seating properly. The First thing i would do is clean out the throttle body with some throttle plate ...
Other years of Toyota Echo
Are you having problems with your 2001 Toyota Echo?
Osbaldo Purdy 2024-09-29
I've driven a few cars in my time, including a bug, a fiesta, a fiat (don't ask), a metro, and a diesel rabbit, but I have to say that this Echo is the best drive yet. Even though I don't drive many miles, I really enjoy the ones I do in this car. The MPG is 32-38 with auto, and it still needs the clock they never put in it, but the room is great. I'm 6 feet and 240#, but I still find it comfortable. The gauges look fine in the middle too, and it's easy to park with a smooth ride.
Rupert Marks 2024-05-16
Hey there! I'm glad to hear that your car has been treating you well for the past five years and 45,000 miles. It sounds like you're planning to get another five years out of it, which is great! It's always nice to have a reliable car that you can count on.
Christopher Schuppe 2024-04-29
Hi there! I hope you're doing well. I wanted to share some information about my car with you. I bought it used in May 2005 with 24,940 miles on it, and now it has 34,600 miles. Recently, I had to fix the a/c and ended up spending $150.00 to replace all the o-rings and recharge the Freon. I also had to fix the tie rod end link bushing on the left front side, which cost me $75.00. Despite these minor issues, I'm happy to report that I'm averaging 32.5 mpgs since I've owned it. During the winter, I average 27 mpgs on short trips with a cold motor, but on a long highway trip (150 miles round trip) with a little a/c usage, I got an impressive 40.5 mpgs with the auto trans. I did have 195/60 14 tires put on, but they had high rolling resistance, which I didn't know at the time and caused me to lose about 3 mpgs. I save every gas receipt, and I'm always looking for ways to improve my car's performance. One thing I've noticed is that the a/c system could be more powerful, as it only holds 17 oz of Freon. Additionally, crosswinds can be a bit of a challenge on the highway, but city driving is okay. Thanks for listening!
Collin Nolan 2024-03-26
I recently rented a 2002 Toyota Echo and overall, it was a decent car. The interior and trunk were adequate for my needs. However, I did find that the car was designed to make the driver very focused on the controls, which may not be suitable for everyone. It could be challenging for those who are frail, elderly, young, or inexperienced to handle the steering on this rental. While I was able to compensate for turns while in motion, those from a stop were more difficult and required some effort. Additionally, it took some brute force to extract myself from a parallel parking position. I drove the car for approximately 30 miles and would recommend anyone considering purchasing this car to rent it for a day to get a better feel for it. Lastly, I did notice that the exterior paint had far too many dimples with rust, which may be a concern for some buyers.