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2001 Toyota Echo repairs by problem area

Engine (38%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (29%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (10%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)

Other (10%)

Chart based on 21 repairs.
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2001 Toyota Echo repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (6%)

$100 - $499 (41%)

< $100 (47%)

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Chart based on 17 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2001 Toyota Echo 4dr Sedan

108-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Toyota Echo in Ontario, Canada
Apr 2015 - Jun 2018
May 2015

248400 mi

C $40
patched holes in rusted gas tank 
Toyota Echo in Quebec, Canada
May 2012 - Nov 2014
Oct 2012

167400 mi

C $130
replaced front left wheel bearing 
Jun 2014

192200 mi

C $60
Exhaust was perforated. Mechanic added a section of tubing with clamps. 
Toyota Echo in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2013 - Sep 2015
Oct 2013

139860 mi

C $485
Left front Press-fit bearing replaced, right needs doing soon. Both front struts had failed, and were replaced. 
Mar 2014

149420 mi

C $2400
Originally went in to get exhaust system repaired.  Mechanic replaced front drive shaft and steering system components. Its common on cars around year 14, I'm told. 
Nov 2014

163780 mi

C $500
Loud clicks while turning, snapping sound when turning. Tie rods replaced, wheel bearing replaced. Strut mounts need replacing but work not done. 
Jun 2015

176080 mi
Unibody, despite yearly rustproofing had depreciated to the point of rotten-ness. Three separate mechanics were contacted, and all agreed. Car was unrepairable. Needed to be replaced. 
Toyota Echo in Quebec, Canada
May 2013 - Jan 2014
Dec 2013

105400 mi

C $120
Really cold day, alternator belt skipped pully, AC compressor jammed, no longer usable, belt replaced and working fine. 

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2001 Toyota Echo 4dr Sedan

108-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Toyota Echo in Manitoba, Canada
Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
Sep 2017

103540 mi

C $30
Replaced headlight lightbulb. Parts needed include: 1 lightbulb. 
Toyota Echo in Ontario, Canada
- May 2010
Apr 2010

132680 mi
AC compressor clutch re-gapped 
May 2010

137020 mi
replaced Exhaust and catalytic converter  
Toyota Echo in Virginia, United States
May 2013 - Jun 2014
May 2013

119000 mi

US $200
repair hole in exhaust pipe and secure exhaust pipe 
May 2014

122000 mi

US $150
muffler, co2, clamps 
Toyota Echo in Arizona, United States
Mar 2015 - Jan 2022
Aug 2021

150000 mi
Check engine light was on for the last few years, with the same code. Tried a few simple fixes advised by a mechanic, <$30, didn’t work, since this car is not being used, we just checked the code yearly and turn it off for emissions 

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2001 Toyota Echo 2dr Sedan

108-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Toyota Echo in Florida, United States
Nov 2013 - Apr 2014
Dec 2013

115000 mi

US $234
battery replacement 

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2001 Toyota Echo 2dr Sedan

108-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Toyota Echo in Quebec, Canada
May 2013 - Aug 2014
Aug 2013

105360 mi

C $25
The switch that opens the hood broke 
Aug 2014

113460 mi

C $200
The bottom of the car was so rusted that the whole will cost me more than the car that I decided to sell it. 

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2001 Toyota Echo Repair Histories

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