There are no safety recalls for the 2005 Toyota Echo, but owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA.
2005 Toyota Echo problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Air Bags | 3 | |
| Suspension | 2 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 | |
| Power Train | 1 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Suspension › Front › Shock Absorber — 1
- Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch — 1
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 1
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 1
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 10,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2005 Toyota Echo complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Air Bags · at 10,000 miles · reported May 23, 2011
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 Speed Control · at 75,000 miles · reported Jul 12, 2010
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.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · at 10,000 miles · reported Sep 18, 2006
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 to a local consumer protection agency relating to the lemon law, but was referred to…
Suspension · at 1,275 miles · reported Oct 4, 2005
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 collision and upon impact the air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was totaled. The…
Fuel System, Gasoline · reported Aug 30, 2005
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).
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2005 Toyota Echo have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2005 Toyota Echo as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Toyota Echo?
Owners report air bags problems most often (3 reports), followed by suspension (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 10,000 miles.
Are Toyota recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Toyota dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.