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Toyota Echo repairs by problem area

Engine (27%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (38%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (10%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)

Other (8%)

Chart based on 48 repairs.
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Toyota Echo engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (42%)

< $100 (33%)

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Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Toyota Echo 4dr Sedan

108-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

119040 mi

C $400
replaced exhaust 
48360 mi Was described to me that the engine timing was off, and the vehicle would require a new engine 

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2003 Toyota Echo 4dr Sedan

108-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

135000 mi

US $750
New exhaust, with catalytic converter 

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2001 Toyota Echo 4dr Sedan

108-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD

149420 mi

C $2400
Originally went in to get exhaust system repaired.  
105400 mi

C $120
Really cold day, alternator belt skipped pully, AC compressor jammed, no longer usable, belt replaced and working fine. 
192200 mi

C $60
Exhaust was perforated. Mechanic added a section of tubing with clamps. 
248400 mi

C $40
patched holes in rusted gas tank 

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2001 Toyota Echo 4dr Sedan

108-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

137020 mi replaced Exhaust and catalytic converter  
119000 mi

US $200
repair hole in exhaust pipe and secure exhaust pipe 
122000 mi

US $150
muffler, co2, clamps 
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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2000 Toyota Echo 2dr Sedan

108-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD

138880 mi

C $900
New alternator plus major service belts, etc 

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2000 Toyota Echo 2dr Sedan

108-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

167000 mi

US $100
New muffler. 

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Toyota Echo Engine Problems

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