- The problem
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of alaska, colorado, idaho, illinois, iowa, kansas, maine, michigan, minnesota, montana, nebraska, nevada, new hampshire, new york, north dakota, south dakota, vermont, wisconsin, and wyoming. Condensed moisture from the positive crankcase ventilation (pcv) port could seep toward the brake vacuum port inside the intake manifold and start to freeze.
- The risk
- Vacuum assist to the brakes would be decreased and increased pedal pressure would be required, increasing the vehicle stopping distance.
- The fix
- Dealers will repair the vacuum port. Also, owners of the subject vehicles in states other than the recall states will be notified of the recall. If the echo owner believes that there is a possibility that the vehicle will be operated in these states during the winter or in conditions described, the vehicle should be serviced for this recall.
Engine & cooling
2000 Toyota Echo Engine problems
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2000 Toyota Echo's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 6% of all its complaints, most recently on November 13, 2018. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Engine recalls for the 2000 Toyota Echo
Engine complaints
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota echo. While driving 40-50 mph, the vehicle accelerated without warning. The brake pedal was applied, but the vehicle failed to stop. The contact had to place the vehicle in neutral to stop it from moving. The contact stated that the rpms increased and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who referred the contact to a local dealer. The vehicle was taken to cowboy toyota (9525 e r l thornton fwy, dallas, tx 75228, 888-434-4611), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 1811131014. The failure mileage was 260,010.
Today I write to you with the same complaint reported by jb on march 9, 2002. Last year I was told the very same thing by a toyota service mechanic when my check engine light was evaluated. I have a mechanic in my family who analyzed the engine, sent it to a transmission specialist, and found the transmission to be in good working order. However, when I have to renew my inspection sticker, they informed me it will automatically fail due to the check engine light. This is outrageous! Please investigate as I suspect many more echo owners have the same problem and have just not reported it.*Jb
Cooling system fan belt failed without warning. This part was repaired five times, however problem still persists. *Ak
Received recall notice 00v256000 7 months ago. Took vehicle to dealership for repairs. Informed by mechanic that pcv port was already repaired. Afterwards, received letter from manufacturer that brakes were not repaired. Contacted dealer again, and was informed had no parts available, but will order parts or locate parts to do repairs of pcv port. *Ak *slc
Rotten egg smell all the time, while driving my car.*Ak
Toyota Echo engine complaints by year
Echo engine problems, every yearSource: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data