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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

2000 Toyota Echo Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
8about this part
Share
9%of 88 total for the year
Median mileage
84,631miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2000 Toyota Echo, 9% of the 88 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 84,631 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Speedometer continuously fluctuates when driving between speeds of 0 - 60 MPH when vehicle is cold. Speedometer would read 35 - 45 MPH higher than actual speed and would drop lower. Vehicle also drives poorly and shakes during lower speeds. Vehicle was promptly taken to dealership for repairs at which time the dealership notated that they were unable to duplicate the problem so they said there was nothing they could do about the speedometer problem. Continued driving vehicle as it did not seem to effect driving. …”

NHTSA complaint #10227511, filed 2008-05, 84,631 miles

“While attempting to stop vehicle using full brake pedal force and hand brake the vehicle continued to accelerate. I was unable to stop the car and nearly caused an accident. After shifting the transmission into park the engine continued operating at high speed. The gas pedal was not stuck or used at any time during this time. This occurred on two separate occasions both at highway and city speeds. It seems that there are other reports of similar incidents with this car. No problems were identified by mechanic who couldn't reproduce the problem.”

NHTSA complaint #10265000, filed 2009-04, 106,000 miles

“I am the original owner of this vehicle. I have Toyota ECHO 2000. Recently when going to the mechanic I was informed the car needs a new transmission. How? After purchasing this vehicle can it need a new transmission with only 81000 miles. Back in mar 2002 the shift and brakes in the car was giving myself problems when the mechanic saw it they felt nothing was wrong. On my own expense I put new brakes and tires to be certain.”

NHTSA complaint #10106317, filed 2005-01

“Dear sir/madam, while on your website, I discovered the defect investigations and complaints. Today I write to you with the same complaint reported by jb on march 9, 2002, I am the original owner of this vehicle. I have Toyota ECHO 2000. Recently when going to the mechanic I was informed the car needs a new transmission. How? After purchasing this vehicle can it need a new transmission with only 81000 miles. Back in mar 2002 the shift and brakes in the car was giving myself problems when the mechanic saw it they felt nothing was wrong. …”

NHTSA complaint #10134652, filed 2005-08

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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2005120%
2003424%
2002514%
200136%
200089%

Other parts of the 2000 Toyota Echo

Brakes
26 complaintsAir bags
20 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsEquipment
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsTires
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2000 Toyota Echo

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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