Complaints
45
Crashes
16
Fires
2
Injuries
15
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2002 Toyota Echo Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#17 complaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Avg mileage:98,823 mi
Crash-related:1
#26 complaints
AIR BAGS
Avg mileage:36,333 mi
Crash-related:4
#33 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:74,600 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Toyota Echo.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 7 | 1 | — | 98,823 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 6 | 4 | — | 36,333 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 74,600 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 | — | — | 91,250 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 3 | 1 | — | 25,000 mi | |
| STEERING | 3 | 3 | — | 11,195 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 | 1 | — | 144,121 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 | — | — | 7,600 mi | |
| WHEELS | 2 | 2 | — | 13,798 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 | 1 | — | 101,000 mi | |
| ENGINE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | 1 | 70,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE | 1 | 1 | — | 17,296 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | 1 | — | 17,296 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR | 1 | — | — | 127,220 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | 1 | 1 | 150,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 1 | — | — | 1,200 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR | 1 | — | — | — |
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