Model year
2002 Toyota Echo
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 35 complaints for the 2002 Toyota Echo (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (7), AIR BAGS (6), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (3). NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 30–32 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,100–$2,250, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 88 complaints
- 2001 50 complaints
- 2002 35 complaints
- 2003 17 complaints
- 2004 1 complaints
- 2005 5 complaints
Recalls
06V266000 · Jul 19, 2006
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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…
02V268000 · Oct 1, 2002
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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…
Complaints
35 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 12, fire flag on 2, injury field 11, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Echo · 1.5L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 27 | 35 | 30 | — | — | $2,250 |
| Echo · 1.5L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 29 | 37 | 32 | — | — | $2,100 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2002 Toyota Echo at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.