2002 TOYOTA ECHO PROBLEMS

Common Complaints and Reliability

• 1. Steering/Control Issues:

  • Sudden metallic, grinding sounds from under the hood, loss of steering control
    
  • Oscillating steering wheel causing loss of control and vehicle tipping over
    
  • Vehicle veering out of control on the highway
    

• 2. Acceleration/Throttle Issues:

  • Vehicle accelerating on its own to top speed
    
  • Stuck throttle causing loss of control
    
  • Clutch going to the floor and becoming hard to stop
    
  • Vehicle accelerating to high speeds without pressing accelerator pedal
    

• 3. Brake Issues:

  • Brakes failing, causing loss of control and rolling down a cliff
    
  • Brake indicator not functioning properly
    
  • Rear tube brake problems
    

• 4. Airbag Issues:

  • Airbag not deploying in a front-end collision
    
  • Airbag not deploying in a head-on collision resulting in fire
    
  • Airbag sensor not detecting impact in a rear-end collision
    

• 5. Electrical Issues:

  • Stereo malfunction causing surge and burnt plastic smell
    
  • Headlights switching to high beams without control
    
  • Rear window brake light socket melting due to heat
    

• 6. Miscellaneous Issues:

  • Transmission downshifting lethargically, causing near misses
    
  • Gasoline burning too much in the exhaust system
    
  • Recurrent engine shutdown at high speeds
    
  • Traction issues causing the vehicle to slide back and forth
    

• 7. Safety Recall Issues:

  • Recall for rear brake line failure with part unavailability
    
  • Takata airbag recall concerns
    
  • Crankshaft sensor failures not covered under recall
    
  • Manufacturer claims for safety not met in collisions