2000 TOYOTA ECHO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
117
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
14
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2000 TOYOTA ECHO
The 2000 TOYOTA ECHO has received a total of 117 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE. 14 technical service bulletins have been issued by Toyota Motor Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bagsfrontal (14 complaints), Vehicle Speed Control (12 complaints), and Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components (7 complaints).
Recalls for the 2000 TOYOTA ECHO
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2000 TOYOTA ECHO, potentially affecting up to 155,784 vehicles.
Recall 04V455000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
| 109,056 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES HAVE THE POSSIBILITY THAT THE RECESS RETAINS A RUBBER SEAL RING, WHICH IS LOCATED AT THE END OF THE CYLINDER BODY, AND MAY BE CORRODED DUE TO AN IMPROPER WASHING PROCESS.
Consequence: IN THIS CONDITION, BRAKE FLUID MAY LEAK FROM THE SEAL, OR A SMALL AMOUNT OF AIR MAY ENTER THE MASTER CYLINDER, WHICH COULD LEAD TO AN INCREASE OF VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER AND BOOSTER. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 29, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-888-270-9371.
View full details →Recall 01V326000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
| 42,198 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. DUE TO A UNIQUE COMBINATION OF CONDITIONS WHICH CONSIST OF COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES, LOAD APPLIED FROM AIR CONDITIONER AND OTHER ELECTRICAL DEVICES, AND IMMEDIATELY AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE VACUUM IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD COULD BE INSUFFICIENT FOR THE BRAKE BOOSTER.
Consequence: WHEN THE BRAKE IS APPLIED UNDER THIS COMBINATION OF CONDITIONS, VACUUM ASSIST TO THE BRAKES WOULD DECREASE, AND THE INCREASED PEDAL PRESSURE REQUIRED COULD LEAD TO AN INCREASE IN VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE BOOSTER AND FRONT BRAKE PADS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 29, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A...
View full details →Recall 00V256000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
| 4,530 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF ALASKA, COLORADO, IDAHO, ILLINOIS, IOWA, KANSAS, MAINE, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MONTANA, NEBRASKA, NEVADA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW YORK, NORTH DAKOTA, SOUTH DAKOTA, VERMONT, WISCONSIN, AND WYOMING. CONDENSED MOISTURE FROM THE POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION (PCV) PORT COULD SEEP TOWARD THE BRAKE VACUUM PORT INSIDE THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND START TO...
Consequence: VACUUM ASSIST TO THE BRAKES WOULD BE DECREASED AND INCREASED PEDAL PRESSURE WOULD BE REQUIRED, INCREASING THE VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VACUUM PORT. ALSO, OWNERS OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLES IN STATES OTHER THAN THE RECALL STATES WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE RECALL. IF THE ECHO OWNER BELIEVES THAT THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE VEHICLE WILL BE...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2000 TOYOTA ECHO
117 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 TOYOTA ECHO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
IT Was a small accident in the rear bumper someone Was backing up and he crashed the Back part of his car
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 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 driver’s 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.
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 passenger’s 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.
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.
Safety Rating for the 2000 TOYOTA ECHO
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2000 TOYOTA ECHO in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2000 TOYOTA ECHO
Toyota Motor Corporation has issued 14 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2000 TOYOTA ECHO. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TC01027 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
A SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO REPLACE THE BRAKE BOOSTER AND FRONT BRAKE PADS ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. *JG
TC01027 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
SUBJECT REGARDING BRAKE BOOSTER AND FRONT BRAKE PAD REPLACEMENT. *YD
TC01016 — EQUIPMENT
INFORMATION REGARDING THE UPGRADE OF THE CHILD RESTRAINT TETHER ANCHORS.*JB
BR00401 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
TDN ELECTRONIC MAIL MESSAGE REGARDING SPEED SENSOR REPLACEMENT CHANGES. *TT
413 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0300 (RANDOM MISFIRE) AND / OR P030# (SINGLE CYLINDER MISFIRE). *TT
EG00900 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0300 (RANDOM MISFIRE) AND / OR P030# (SINGLE CYLINDER MISFIRE). THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) LOGIC HAS BEEN MODIFIED TO CORRECT THIS CONDITION. *TT
BO01800 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SUBJECT REGARDING BLACKOUT TAPE APPLICATION USED ON THE DOOR SASH. *TT
NV00900 — WHEELS:HUB
SOME WHEEL COVERS MAY EXHIBIT SQUEAKING OR CLICKING NOISE. *MR
NV00600 — STRUCTURE:BODY
VEHICLES PRODUCED PRIOR TO VINS JTDAT123XY5009652***JTDBT123XY0022273, MAY EXHIBIT WIND NOISE. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES SERVICE TIPS TO REDUCE WIND NOISE. *TT
NV00400 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SERVICE TIP INFORMATION TO REDUCE INTERIOR SQUEAKS AND RATTLES. *TT
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2000 TOYOTA ECHO
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the TOYOTA ECHO
- 2000 TOYOTA ECHO (current)
- 2001 TOYOTA ECHO — 63 complaints
- 2002 TOYOTA ECHO — 45 complaints
- 2003 TOYOTA ECHO — 23 complaints
- 2004 TOYOTA ECHO — 1 complaint
- 2005 TOYOTA ECHO — 13 complaints
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