2001 TOYOTA ECHO

2 recalls — 63 complaints — 92 TSBs

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Defect Description

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 SEN... Read more

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.

34,771 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Defect Description

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 RE... Read more

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.

59,394 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Complaint Statistics

63 total complaints 21 crashes 8 fires 23 injuries 2 deaths

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
AIR BAGS	7
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL	7
TIRES	5
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	5
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	3
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	3
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS	2
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	2
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD	2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC	2

Incident date: Feb 6, 2023

The electrical system has gone out completely comes back a few seconds later with different icons saying to roll driver side window down then up, or stabiltrax. It has also caused complete electrical failure being on a road while driving. This has also cause my wheel to jerk taking out the power ste... Read more

Incident date: Oct 16, 2020

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 TEA... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 2015

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 FAILU... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 2015

Incident date: Jul 1, 2015

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 SU... Read more

Incident date: Aug 3, 2015

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 INJU... Read more

Crash 2 injured

Incident date: Aug 3, 2015

Crash 2 injured

Incident date: Aug 4, 2015

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 3/2... Read more

Incident date: Apr 1, 2003

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 SA... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Nov 29, 2011

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 NO... Read more

Incident date: Dec 22, 2009

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

Incident date: May 5, 2002

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... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Aug 12, 2009

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.

Incident date: Sep 4, 2009

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

Incident date: Jun 1, 2009

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 ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 12, 2009

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... Read more

Incident date: Jan 4, 2009

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 GO... Read more

Incident date: Jul 26, 2008

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, AMERIFRE... Read more

Incident date: Sep 28, 2006

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

Crash 2 injured

Incident date: Aug 22, 2006

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 B... Read more

Incident date: Feb 20, 2005

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. T... Read more

Incident date: Mar 25, 2005

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. TH... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Nov 4, 2003

THE HEADLIGHTS LOOK LIKE THE HIGH BEAM LIGHTS ARE ON WHILE DRIVING ANY SPEED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Incident date: Nov 4, 2004

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED TRANSMISSION LOST POWER TEMPORARILY. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Incident date: Nov 26, 2004

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

Crash 3 injured

Incident date: Jul 28, 2004

FUEL LINE CAME SPONTANEOUSLY UNDONE WHILE SITTING AT A STOP LIGHT. HAD TOWED TO DEALER, THEY COULD NOT FIGURE OUT WHY IT OCCURRED. FUEL LINE WAS REINSTALLED AT NO CHARGE, BUT I AM CONCERNED THAT IT MAY JUST HAPPEN AGAIN.*AK

Incident date: May 12, 2004

WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 35 TO 40 MPH CONSUMER LOST CONTROL AND WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT END COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. ALSO, NO AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT APPEARED PRIOR TO THE CRASH. DRIVER WORE A SEAT BELT. *AK

Crash

Incident date: Oct 30, 2003

THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING GAS DUE TO A FUEL LINE CRACK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO REMOVED FUEL TANK, AND REPLACED THE FUEL LINE. 3000 MILES LATER, THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK *SC

Incident date: Oct 30, 2003

THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING GAS DUE TO A FUEL LINE CRACK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO REMOVED FUEL TANK, AND REPLACED THE FUEL LINE. 3000 MILES LATER, THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK *SC

Incident date: Aug 16, 2003

MY 2001 ECHO WAS JUST SITTING IN MY DRIVEWAY AND THE NEXT MORNING THE CAR HAD A LARGE CRACK IN THE GLASS.........IT WAS NIGHT TIME AND THE WAS NO SUN OR HEAT TO MAKE THIS HAPPEN......I TOOK IT TO THE TURNERSVILLE TOYOTA IN NEW JERSEY WERE I BOUGHT THE CAR AND THEY LAUGHED AT MY WIFE AND I ............. Read more

FRONTAL COLLISION INVOLVING 2001 TOYOTA ECHO AND A CONVERSION VAN. DRIVER OF VAN SUFFERED HEART FAILURE. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND SEAT BELT FAILED TO SECURE PASSENGER UPON IMPACT. *TT *JB

Crash 2 injured 1 deaths

FRONTAL COLLISION INVOLVING 2001 TOYOTA ECHO AND A CONVERSION VAN. DRIVER OF VAN SUFFERED HEART FAILURE. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND SEAT BELT FAILED TO SECURE PASSENGER UPON IMPACT. *TT *JB

Crash 2 injured 1 deaths

Incident date: Nov 1, 2002

THE CONSUMER (WHICH IS THE MOTHER OF THE PERSON WHO SENT THIS CORRESPONDENCE)-HAD COME TO A CURVE WHERE SHE MISJUDGED THE TURN, AND CAUSED HER TO SLIDE OFF OF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD AND HIT A PINE TREE. THE IMPACT IGNITED A FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *MR *... Read more

Crash Fire 1 injured

Incident date: Nov 1, 2002

Crash Fire 1 injured

Incident date: Mar 11, 2003

CONSUMER HAD ATTEMPTED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT ON 5 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS TO HAVE THE RECALL REPAIR WORK DONE, 02V268000 ONLY TO BE TOLD THE DEALER DID NOT HAVE ENOUGH TIME TO PERFORM THE WORK, AND ON ONE OCCASION, CONSUMER WAS TOLD THERE WERE NO PARTS. *JB

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED ON A FRONT COLLISION. THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AND WAS A TOTAL LOST. THE DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG NEVER DEPLOYED. DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED AT THE TIME OF THIS CALL.

Crash Fire

WHILE DRIVING AROUND A SLIGHT CURVE AT ABOUT 35 MPH, CONSUMER LOSS CONTROL OFF THE VEHICLE AND HIT A TREE. CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER HOOD, AND EXITED THE CAR. THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE AND COMPLETELY BURNED. CONSUMER FEELS VEHICLE SHOULD NOT HAVE BURNED SO SEVERELY. PLEASE PROVIDE AN... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Jan 14, 2003

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 02-V-268-000, CONSUMER THEN MADE AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE FOLLOWING WEEK, CONSUMER THEN RECEIVED A CALL FROM THE DEALER STATING NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE.*JB

Incident date: Jan 4, 2003

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITHOUT WARNING THE VEHICLE WILL ACCELERATED AND IT BECAMES DIFFICULT FOR THE CONSUMER TO GET THE VEHICLE TO DECELERATE RESULTING IN VEHICLE DAMAGE, THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *NLM

Incident date: Nov 1, 2002

CONSUMERCOMPLAINED HAVING PROBLEMS WITH FIRE ON THE ENGINE. ALSO STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED ON A FRONT COLLISION AND THE VEHICLE GOT ON FIRE WHICH IT LEAD INTO A TOTAL LOST OF THE VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOYED . DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED AT THE TIME OF THIS CALL. T... Read more

Crash Fire 1 injured

Incident date: Nov 1, 2002

Crash Fire 1 injured

Incident date: Dec 4, 2002

WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, AND STATED THAT THEY WILL BE SENDING SOMEBODY TO SEE THE VEHICLE, BUT NOBODY HAS COME TO SEE THE VEHICLE YET. TS......*AK

Crash

Incident date: Nov 2, 2002

NO PART AVAILABLE:::::: THE CON SUMER RECEIVE A RECALL 02V268 001 FOR THE REAR BRAKE. DEALER NAME STATEN ISLAND TOYOTA STATEN ISLAND NY 718 979 1200 TS

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH BRAKES. ALSO STATED THAT THE BRAKES HAVE A RECALL. DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS AND THEY DON'T KNOW WHEN THEY WILL HAVE THEN EITHER. CONSUMER ALSO STATED THAT CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURE AND TOLD THEM SAME THING THAT... Read more

CONSUMER STATES SINCE THE PURCHASE OF THE VEHICLE, THE BRAKES HAVE DONE NOTHING BUT SQUEAK.*JB

CONSUMER STATES DURING A FRONTAL COLLISION, THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY.*JB

VEHICLE WAS IN FULL FRONTAL COLLISON WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE, ENTIRE FRONT WAS SMASHED AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, ONE PERSON WAS INJURED IN THE ACCIDENT. *TT

Crash 1 injured

VEHICLE WAS IN FULL FRONTAL COLLISON WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE, ENTIRE FRONT WAS SMASHED AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, ONE PERSON WAS INJURED IN THE ACCIDENT. *TT

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Feb 13, 2001

WHILE DRIVING 10-15 MPH WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER SUSTAINED MAJOR INJURIES.*AK

Crash 1 injured

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EPA Fuel Economy — 2001 TOYOTA ECHO

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
1.5L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	27.0	35.0	30.0	Regular	$2,250
1.5L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	29.0	37.0	32.0	Regular	$2,100

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins — 2001 TOYOTA ECHO

92 manufacturer communications from 57 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT	16
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL	7
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	7
140000 AIR BAGS	6
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE	5
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC	5
060000 ENGINE (PWS)	5
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER	4

061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION

This is to advise of various price adjustments that will affect Toyota Genuine Motor Oil and Long Life Coolant, effective March 1, 2024. These products are ordered through the Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) website.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

350000 EQUIPMENT

TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2023 model year vehicles may be available provided the re

180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

140000 AIR BAGS

280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION

TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any custom

200000 WHEELS

190000 TIRES

140000 AIR BAGS

Toyota Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements

280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION

TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.

350000 EQUIPMENT

TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2021 model year vehicles may be available provided the re

280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION

TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.

350000 EQUIPMENT

TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 07, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0032-20. Replacement Certification Labels and VIN Plates

350000 EQUIPMENT

TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01, PG007-07, PG006-01, PG004-97, T-SB-0144-08, and T-SB-0304-17. The a

350000 EQUIPMENT

TSB: Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. This bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a fluid seep. Cases that are determined to be a ?leak? should b

100000 POWER TRAIN

TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 01, 2019 Rev2: ? Applicability has been updated to 2019 ? 2020 model year Toyota vehicles. ? The Techstream Preparation and Process Overview sections have been updated. October 30, 2017 Rev1: ? Applicability has be

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

350000 EQUIPMENT

Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.

355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.

355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.

350000 EQUIPMENT

TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 31, 2018 Rev2: ? The Supersession Notice has been updated. January 11, 2018 Rev1: ? The Supersession Notice has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. SUPERSESSION NOTICE

350000 EQUIPMENT

TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01, PG007-07, and T-SB-0144-08. Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TSB: REVISION NOTICE November 22, 2017 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2014 ? 2018 model year vehicles. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. In the event that a Toyota vehicle becomes submerg

350000 EQUIPMENT

TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE November 21, 2017: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

TSB: REVISION NOTICE October 30, 2017 Rev1: * Applicability has been updated to include 2018 model year vehicles. SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes SB No. T-SB-0012-13. Flash reprogramming allows the

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

TSB: Vehicle replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) may be available from Toyota, provided the request meets one of the criteria lis

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes SB No. T-SB-0101-11. Applicability has been updated to include 2016 ? 2017 model year vehicles. Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0101-11 is Obsolete and any printed

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE: September 14, 2016: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0134-16.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TSB: Supersession Notice. Flash reprogramming allows the ECU software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are released as field-fix procedures described in individual Service

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

350000 EQUIPMENT

Update on Technician Certification Requirements.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Update on Technician Certification Requirements.

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

TSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or othe

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

TSB: Flash reprogramming allows the ECU software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are released as field-fix procedures described in individual Service Bulletins. This bull

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

"TSB: FLASH REPROGRAMMING ALLOWS THE ECU SOFTWARE TO BE UPDATED WITHOUT REPLACING THE ECU. FLASH CALIBRATION UPDATES FOR SPECIFIC VEHICLE MODELS/ECUS ARE RELEASED AS FIELD-FIX PROCEDURES DESCRIBED IN INDIVIDUAL SERVICE BULLETINS. THIS BUL

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

TSB: The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of the correct torque converter bolts during automatic transmission/transaxle assembly replacement. Incorrect torque converter bolts or missing w

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

TSB: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly to avoid MIL "ON" shifting issues and/or transmission damage. Use the information in this bulletin when insta

100000 POWER TRAIN

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Tech Tip: Low battery voltage can contribute to a MIL "ON" condition for P0335 (Crankshaft Position

280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION

Tech Tip: Low battery voltage can contribute to a MIL "ON" condition for P0335 (Crankshaft Position

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

A key part to maintain the proper function and safe operation of the vehicle's braking system is to perform a visual inspection when installing brake pads, calipers, and discs. The following recommendations are intended to provide general

350000 EQUIPMENT

140000 AIR BAGS

Toyota vehicles are equipped with Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS), including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. If a customer expresses any concerns that the

130000 VISIBILITY

The following procedures are recommended during routine maintenance or in the event of a customer concern for wiper performance.

130000 VISIBILITY/WIPER (PWS)

This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0185-13.

140000 AIR BAGS

Beginning in 1998, Toyota introduced side airbags as optional equipment. Toyota does NOT recommend replacement of original seat covers with non-Toyota leather or other seat cover materials on vehicles due to the following: Seat covers NOT

220000 SEATS

350000 EQUIPMENT

132000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

The appearance of spots in tempered glass (when viewed at certain angles) is the result of the heat treating and quick quenching process during manufacturing.

100000 POWER TRAIN

The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly to avoid MIL ?ON,? shifting issues, and/or transmission damage. Use the information in this bulletin when

350000 EQUIPMENT

A new Special Service Tool (SST 09709-00002) has been introduced to aid in the inspection procedure for certain vehicles equipped with a floor pedal-type parking brake system. This bulletin references the correct method for installing the B

050000 PARKING BRAKE

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

350000 EQUIPMENT

California (CA), Federal (FED), and 50 State Certified emission control underhood labels (emission labels) may be obtained through your dealership?s Parts Department utilizing standard replacement parts ordering procedures. Follow the guide

355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0054-13.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0012-13.

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Flash reprogramming allows the ECU software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are released as field-fix procedures described in individual Service Bulletins. This bulletin de

140000 AIR BAGS

Toyota vehicles are equipped with SRS, including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. If a customer expresses any concerns that the SRS airbags or pretensioner devi

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

220000 SEATS

TOYOTA: INFORMATION PROVIDED FOR REPLACING THE SEAT COVERS FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SIDE AIRBAGS. *PE

140000 AIR BAGS

TOYOTA: INFORMATION PROVIDED FOR REPLACING THE SEAT COVERS FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SIDE AIRBAGS. *PE

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

TOYOTA: TECHSTREAM ECU FLASH REPROGRAMMING PROCEDURE. FLASH REPROGRAMMING ALLOWS THE ECU SOFTWARE TO BE UPDATED WITHOUT REPLACING THE ECU. FLASH CALIBRATION UPDATES FOR SPECIFIC VEHICLE MODELS/ECUS ARE RELEASED AS FIELD-FIX PROCEDURES DE

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

TECHSTREAM ECU FLASH REPROGRAMMING PROCEDURE. *KB

162000 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

100000 POWER TRAIN

U340E/U341E TRANSMISSION SOLENOID IDENTIFICATION. *TT

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SECURITY PASSIVE ARMING MODE. ALSO INCLUDES 2004 ECHO AND SCION XA. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON CONDITION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1349 INDICATING A VARIABLE VALVE TIMING (VVTI) MALFUNCTION. *TT *JB

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN 20E - REAR BRAKE TUBE. *TT

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN (SSC) TO INSPECT AND / OR REPLACE THE REAR BRAKE TUBES. *TT

034400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM

SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO INSPECT THE REAR BRAKE TUBES. *TT

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

ON SOME VEHICLES, THE ROOF MOLDING MAY COME LOOSE OR BECOME DEFORMED. *TT

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

INFORMATION REGARDING ROOF DRIP MOLDING LOOSE.*TT

151100 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

SUBJECT REGARDING SHOULDER BELT ANCHOR TAPE SET. *JG

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

ELECTRONIC MESSAGE REGARDING PROGRAMMING OF OEM WIRELESS DOOR LOCK REMOTE TRANSMITTERS. *TT

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

THIS BULLETIN CLARIFIES INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THE REPAIR MANUAL REGARDING THE PROGRAMMING OF OEM WIRELESS REMOTES ON CERTAIN 2001 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES. *TT

350000 EQUIPMENT

INFORMATION REGARDING THE UPGRADE OF THE CHILD RESTRAINT TETHER ANCHORS.*JB

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Replacement vin plates.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Product general information.

TOYOTA ECHO — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the TOYOTA ECHO across all model years (2000–2002).

7 Total Recalls

262 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

90 Reported Crashes

11 Reported Fires

2 Reported Deaths

TOYOTA ECHO — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2005	0	13	View
2004	0	1	View
2003	0	23	View
2002	2	45	View
2001 (current)	2	63
2000	3	117	View

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Model	Recalls	Complaints
TUNDRA	787	9,074	View
HIGHLANDER	677	6,756	View
RAV4	669	11,842	View
CROWN	548	141	View
TACOMA	406	10,562	View
VENZA	404	969	View
GRAND HIGHLANDER	388	332	View
PRIUS	365	15,456	View

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2001 TOYOTA ECHO

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Top Reported Components

EPA Fuel Economy — 2001 TOYOTA ECHO

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TOYOTA ECHO — All Years Overview

TOYOTA ECHO — Year by Year

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