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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 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (49%)

< $100 (32%)

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Chart based on 41 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

Toyota Echo in Ontario, Canada
Dec 2020 - Jan 2022
Apr 2021

48360 mi
Was described to me that the engine timing was off, and the vehicle would require a new engine 
Toyota Echo in Ontario, Canada
Apr 2018 - Jun 2018
Jun 2018

131440 mi

C $1200
Front wheel bearings; front low arms; power belt + AC belt replacement. 
Toyota Echo in New Brunswick, Canada
Jun 2017 - Aug 2021
Sep 2017

119040 mi

C $400
replaced exhaust 

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2004 Toyota Echo 4dr Sedan

108-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Toyota Echo in Quebec, Canada
Jun 2017 - Dec 2020
Jun 2018

157480 mi

C $400
Front passenger side hub and bearing replaced 

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2003 Toyota Echo 4dr Sedan

108-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Toyota Echo in Ontario, Canada
- Sep 2015
Sep 2015

130200 mi

C $480
Front wheel bearing replaced Replaced right axle and CV boot 
Toyota Echo in Quebec, Canada
- Jun 2008
Jun 2008

60760 mi
Change right front wheel bearing / under warranty 

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2003 Toyota Echo 4dr Sedan

108-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Toyota Echo in Victoria, Australia
- Aug 2003
Aug 2003

930 mi
Missing ECU cover after A/C install on delivery, Dealer fix, free 
Toyota Echo in Ohio, United States
- May 2011
Oct 2010

135000 mi

US $750
New exhaust, with catalytic converter 
Toyota Echo in Virginia, United States
- Nov 2006
Nov 2006

47000 mi

US $350
Replace wheel bearing. Started making noise about 6 mo/5,000 mi prior to this but I ignored it. The other wheel bearing may need to be done as well, but I'm ignoring it for now as it isn't too bad yet. 

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2003 Toyota Echo 2dr Sedan

108-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Toyota Echo in New Jersey, United States
- Apr 2017
Apr 2017

93500 mi

US $45
Blower resistor failed. I was able to diagnose (from symptoms), sent for part and replaced it. 

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2002 Toyota Echo 2dr Sedan

108-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Toyota Echo in Washington, United States
- Sep 2008
Sep 2008

88000 mi

US $200
$2 hook detached from what connects the stick shift to the transmission. Car had to be towed and cost $200 to reinstall. 

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2002 Toyota Echo 2dr Sedan

108-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Toyota Echo in New York, United States
- Apr 2010
Aug 2007

40000 mi

US $175
Broken rear spring 
Jul 2008

50000 mi

US $245
Transmission shift cable broke 
Mar 2010

62500 mi

US $55
noisy stabilizer link Stabilizer Links noisy (worn out) 

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2002 Toyota Echo 2dr Hatch

108-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Toyota Echo in New South Wales, Australia
- Jun 2016
Jun 2016

136400 mi

A $70
One rotor, pads, bands and fluid change. 

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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 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 
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 

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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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2000 Toyota Echo 4dr Sedan

108-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Toyota Echo in British Columbia, Canada
May 2013 - Jun 2018
Dec 2014

186620 mi

C $130
Replaced the drivers side door latch. 
Toyota Echo in Florida, United States
May 2014 - Jun 2014
Jun 2014

155000 mi

US $500
AC compressor clutch went bad. Needed replacement. 

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2000 Toyota Echo 4dr Sedan

108-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Toyota Echo in Alberta, Canada
May 2013 - Jun 2022
Jul 2015

57660 mi

C $1400
replace tie rods and control arms. replace tie rods and control arms. 
Toyota Echo in Alberta, Canada
Dec 2013 - Jul 2018
Dec 2014

227540 mi

C $180
Replaced front lower control arms and sway bar bushings. Removed front sub-frame to remove bolt broken during control arm replacement 
May 2015

228780 mi

C $125
Replaced noisy HVAC blower fan, myself. 
Toyota Echo in Illinois, United States
Aug 2013 - Nov 2013
Aug 2013

58000 mi

US $250
The door latch springs on all four doors let go so the door handle just flops. This has been repaired replaced over the last couple years. 

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2000 Toyota Echo 2dr Sedan

108-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Toyota Echo in Kentucky, United States
- Nov 2011
Nov 2011

US $1200
Needed some badly, the car didn't sit level and kept throwing the wheels out of alignment. Only major repair in 4 years, 90,000 miles. 
Toyota Echo in Ontario, Canada
May 2011 - Nov 2014
Jun 2011

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

Toyota Echo in Texas, United States
Jun 2018 - Jun 2018
Jun 2018

167000 mi

US $100
New muffler. 

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