Recalls ·2001 Toyota Echo

2001 Toyota Echo recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2001 Toyota Echo; the most frequently affected component is engine and engine cooling. Owners filed 59 complaints, most often about air bags. Among the 3 model years of this model in the database, 2001 ranks #2 for number of recalls.

Recalls2
Complaints59
Crashes reported10in stored complaints
Fires reported6in stored complaints

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Recalls (2)

Engine and engine coolingCampaign 06V266000 · 19 Jul 2006

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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.

Service brakes, hydraulic — Hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsCampaign 02V268000 · 01 Oct 2002

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 38 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Air bags8 · 21%
Engine and engine cooling7 · 18%
Vehicle speed control6 · 16%
Service brakes4 · 11%
Hydraulic4 · 11%
Electrical system3 · 8%
Fuel system3 · 8%
Power train2 · 5%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

The headlights look like the high beam lights are on while driving any speed. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak

Exterior lighting · Dec 2004 · NHTSA complaint record

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. Ts moment after…

Engine and engine cooling · Dec 2002 · NHTSA complaint record

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

Air bags · Dec 2002 · NHTSA complaint record

While driving at any speed transmission lost power temporarily. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak

Power train · Dec 2004 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.