2001 Toyota Echo Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 14%of 50 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the brakes of the 2001 Toyota Echo, 14% of the 50 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Consumer called complaining about having problems with brakes. Also stated that the brakes have a recall. Dealer was contacted and stated that did not have the parts and they don't know when they will have then either. Consumer also stated that contacted the manufacture and told them same thing that the dealer. Ts”
NHTSA complaint #8023598, filed 2002-12“Consumer had attempted to make an appointment on 5 different occasions to have the recall repair work done, 02v268000 only to be told the dealer did not have enough time to perform the work, and on one occasion, consumer was told there were no parts.”
NHTSA complaint #10011316, filed 2003-03“The consumer began pumping the brakes because the pressure decreased and wasnt slowing the car down fast enough, the vehicle never stopped and as a result rear ended the vehicle in front, ploice report completed, no injuries. Dealership was aware of problem. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #891512, filed 2001-06“Consumer received recall 02-v-268-000, consumer then made an appointment for the following week, consumer then received a call from the dealer stating no parts were available.”
NHTSA complaint #10003826, filed 2003-01“Brake pedal and the accelerator pedal are too close and cause erratic operation when applying either pedal. Dealer/manufacturer were notified. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.”
NHTSA complaint #892935, filed 2001-07Related recalls
- 02V268000Oct 1, 2002On certain passenger vehicles, if the vehicle is driven under repeated start and stop operation in low ambient temperatures and in deep snow, there is a…Covers: Toyota Echo 2001–2002
Related service bulletins
- 10214323Mar 17, 2022TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions
- 10190453Mar 12, 2021TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.
- 10187241Dec 14, 2020TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.
- 10186195Dec 14, 2020TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.
- 10131928Feb 5, 2014A key part to maintain the proper function and safe operation of the vehicle's braking system is to perform a visual inspection when installing brake pads, calipers, and discs…
- 10131984Sep 9, 2013A new Special Service Tool (SST 09709-00002) has been introduced to aid in the inspection procedure for certain vehicles equipped with a floor pedal-type parking brake system…
- 10061620Sep 9, 2013Summary to be provided on a future date.
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Toyota Echo
13 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Toyota Echo
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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