Tl * the contact owns a 2005 toyota echo. The contact stated that the vehicle was involved in a crash where the vehicle went airborne and flipped over twice. In addition, none of the air bags deployed. A police report was filed and the driver was transported to the hospital. The driver sustained a minor contusion and injuries to the chest bone. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vin was not available. The failure and current mileage was 10,000.
Vehicle safety record
2005 Toyota Echo Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2005 Toyota Echo with NHTSA, most often about the airbags (3) and the brakes (2). Those complaints describe 3 crashes and 3 injuries. There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 2004 has 1.
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AFar fewer problems than a typical Echo year, for its age
#259 most complained-about 2005 vehicle
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 3
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 3
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2005 Toyota Echo problems
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No recalls for the 2005 Toyota Echo
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2005 Toyota Echo. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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5 complaints about the 2005 Toyota Echo
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota echo. The contact was driving 40 mph when he tried to slow down and was unable to do so. A crash occurred and the vehicle was destroyed. The driver stated that the frontal air bags did not deploy. The failure and current mileages were 75000.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 45 mph on normal road conditions, without any warning signal, the brakes made the vehicle pull violent to the right. The vehicle was taken to the dealership who determined the disc where bent and had to be replaced. After a short period of time the brakes failed again and the dealership o machined them to even the surfaces. Five months later, the problem persisted and the dealership machined the discs again. After the forth failure of the brakes, the problem was reported...
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to a local consumer protection agency relating to the lemon law, but was referred to nhtsa. The manufacturer was contacted but they provided a referral to the office in puerto rico. The contact expressed concern because driving on a hilly area with defectives brakes would be highly risky.
Dt: the contact owns a 2005 toyota echo. The vehicle was purchased on july 14, 2004. The consumer felt vibration in the front end, the shock absorbers leaked and the door latches were broken. The vehicle was taken back to the dealership where they fixed the leaking shock absorbers and broken door latches . The window sticker stated that it would get 39 miles per gallon of gas when it only got 24 to 27 miles per gallon of gas. The vehicle would not stay in overdrive. A week ago the vehicle was in a front end...
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collision and upon impact the air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was totaled. The consumer sustained back, neck, left shoulder and a right knee injuries. A police report was taken. There were no fires. *Ak (11/30/05) other problems: transmission shifted hard, engine noise (ticking/rattleing), the brakes squeaked, there were loud interior squeaks, pulling to the right and rough idle. *Sc
You do not include the 2005 toyota echo car in any of your lists and I own one. The car was made in japan but sold in the u.S. To us specs. I bought one in 2005 and it smells awful like raw gasoline inside (no one can figure it out). Please include the 2005 toyota echo (and prior years, too). *Nm
Toyota Echo: every year compared
All Echo years2005 Toyota Echo vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Toyota Echo | 5 | 0 | A | |
| 2005 Toyota Sienna | 1,130 | 12 | F | Compare |
| 2005 Toyota Prius | 1,051 | 6 | F | Compare |
| 2005 Toyota Corolla | 944 | 10 | F | Compare |
| 2005 Toyota Camry | 721 | 5 | F | Compare |
| 2005 Toyota Tacoma | 707 | 10 | F | Compare |
| 2005 Toyota 4RUNNER | 425 | 5 | F | Compare |
| 2005 Toyota Sequoia | 352 | 11 | F | Compare |
| 2005 Toyota Avalon | 228 | 7 | F | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2005 Toyota Echo
Does the 2005 Toyota Echo have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2005 Toyota Echo right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Toyota Echo?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the airbags (3), brakes (2), engine & cooling (1).
How many complaints has the 2005 Toyota Echo had?
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on August 30, 2005 and the latest on May 23, 2011. Of these, 3 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 3 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2005 Toyota Echo a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 92 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Toyota Echo year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Toyota Echo years have the most complaints?
2000 (86), 2002 (61), 2001 (55). See every Toyota Echo year compared.
What should I do if my 2005 Toyota Echo has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: 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