Complaints
63
Crashes
21
Fires
8
Injuries
23
Fatalities
2
Recalls
0
Worst 2001 Toyota Echo Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#17 complaints
AIR BAGS
Avg mileage:155,000 mi
Crash-related:6
Fires:1
#27 complaints
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Avg mileage:44,667 mi
Crash-related:6
Fires:1
#36 complaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Avg mileage:79,000 mi
Crash-related:2
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2001 Toyota Echo.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 7 | 6 | 1 | 155,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 7 | 6 | 1 | 44,667 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 6 | 2 | — | 79,000 mi | |
| TIRES | 5 | — | — | 65,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | — | 2 | 58,333 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 | 1 | 1 | 104,633 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 | 1 | 1 | 109,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 2 | — | — | 36,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 | — | — | 59,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | — | — | 85,750 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 2 | — | — | 23,800 mi | |
| ENGINE | 1 | — | — | 155,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1 | — | — | 60,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH | 1 | — | — | 26,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 3,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 1 | — | — | 56,690 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 | — | — | 155,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER | 1 | 1 | — | 117,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| WHEELS | 1 | — | — | 215,000 mi |
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