Echo
Toyota Echo: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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Toyota Echo/Platz/Vios1999–2005
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 1999–2005 |
| Engines | Petrol 1,5 L (80 kW) |
| Wheelbase | 2,370 mm |
| Length | 4,145–4,186 mm |
| Width | 1,661 mm |
| Height | 1,509 mm |
| Kerb weight | 900–1,010 kg |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2005 | 1.5 L, 4 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2000–2005 | 1.5 L, 4 cyl | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2005 | 1.5 L, 4 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 7.6–7.8 L/100 km | 8.4–9.0 L/100 km | 6.5–6.9 L/100 km |
| 2000–2005 | 1.5 L, 4 cyl · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive | 7.1–7.4 L/100 km | 7.8–8.1 L/100 km | 6.2–6.4 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Compact car |
| Model years in EPA data | 2000–2005 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 1.5 L |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Transmission types | Automatic, Manual |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular) |
| Configurations listed | 12 |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 396 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 2,464–2,492 L |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2000–2005 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 51 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Brakes | 50 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Speed control and cruise | 34 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Engine and cooling | 30 | 2000, 2001, 2003 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 30 | 2000, 2002, 2003 |
| Electrical system | 18 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Suspension | 11 | 2000, 2002, 2005 |
| Tyres | 10 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 8 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Latches and locks | 7 | 2000, 2002, 2003 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2000–2005: 253 complaints, 72 with a crash and 9 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.