2001 TOYOTA ECHO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
63
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
4
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 TOYOTA ECHO
The 2001 TOYOTA ECHO has received a total of 63 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by Toyota Motor Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (7 complaints), Air Bagsfrontal (7 complaints), and Vehicle Speed Control (6 complaints).
Recalls for the 2001 TOYOTA ECHO
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2001 TOYOTA ECHO, potentially affecting up to 94,165 vehicles.
Recall 06V266000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
| 34,771 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
View full details →Recall 02V268000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 59,394 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2001 TOYOTA ECHO
63 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 TOYOTA ECHO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Safety Rating for the 2001 TOYOTA ECHO
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 TOYOTA ECHO in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 TOYOTA ECHO
Toyota Motor Corporation has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2001 TOYOTA ECHO. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
05020 — STRUCTURE:BODY
LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN (LSC) - 50M PHASE 1. TWO PHASES TO APPLY A FLOOR CORROSION PROTECTION ENHANCEMENT KIT DUE TO INTERIOR FLOOR SURFACE (UNDERNEATH THE CARPET) MAY SHOW SLIGHT TRACES OF SURFACE RUST. *TT PHASE 2. *TT
02016 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN 20E - REAR BRAKE TUBE. *TT
02195 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN (SSC) TO INSPECT AND / OR REPLACE THE REAR BRAKE TUBES. *TT
BO01402 — STRUCTURE:BODY
ON SOME VEHICLES, THE ROOF MOLDING MAY COME LOOSE OR BECOME DEFORMED. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 TOYOTA ECHO
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the TOYOTA ECHO
- 2000 TOYOTA ECHO — 117 complaints
- 2001 TOYOTA ECHO (current)
- 2002 TOYOTA ECHO — 45 complaints
- 2003 TOYOTA ECHO — 23 complaints
- 2004 TOYOTA ECHO — 1 complaint
- 2005 TOYOTA ECHO — 13 complaints
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