2003 TOYOTA ECHO PROBLEMS

Common Complaints and Reliability

• 1. Stalling issues

  • Problems stalling, difficult to duplicate, multiple attempts to fix
    
  • Manual transmission shuts off when slowing or stopping
    
  • Stalls intermittently, even after multiple repair attempts
    
  • Stalled while decelerating, potentially life-threatening
    

• 2. Airbag deployment

  • Involved in a head-on collision, airbags did not deploy
    
  • Involved in a car accident, airbags did not deploy
    

• 3. Power equipment issues

  • Window sign falsely advertised power equipment
    
  • Missing power steering as advertised, potential safety hazard
    
  • Dashboard lights not bright enough
    

• 4. Acceleration issues

  • Sudden acceleration at 65 mph, dealer unable to replicate issue
    
  • Vehicle accelerates rapidly when brake pedal is depressed, runs a red light
    

• 5. Mechanical issues

  • Engine quits periodically, dealer unable to replicate or fix problem
    
  • Engine trouble due to bent oil baffle, no warning or resolution from dealership
    
  • Vehicle rear-ended another motorist, airbags did not deploy
    

• 6. Electrical problems

  • Burning smell coming from the vehicle, believed to be attributed to electrical problems
    
  • Vehicle stalls without warning, possible electrical issue, vehicle stalls again after repair attempt
    

• 7. Transmission issues

  • Transmission hesitates when switching gears, automatic transmission
    
  • High pitched whine coming from car at specific speeds, dealers unable to resolve issue or investigate further