Six problems related to brake foundation components have been reported for the 2000 Toyota Echo. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Toyota Echo based on all problems reported for the 2000 Echo.
Vehicle was involved in a rear end collsion when brakes failed. Consumer stated when he attempted to apply the brakes they did not hold, and consequently rear ended another motorist.
Consumer started the vehicle and put it in reverse to back out. He applied brakes and the brake failed to stop. The vehicle rolled backward into wooded ditch. Also, consumer stated there was a vibration and hissing noise, one person was injured in the accident.
Mi 16-year-old daughter gabriela was driwing and the brakes do not respond crashing at 30mph.
Received recall notice 00v256000 7 months ago. Took vehicle to dealership for repairs. Informed by mechanic that pcv port was already repaired. Afterwards, received letter from manufacturer that brakes were not repaired. Contacted dealer again, and was informed had no parts available, but will order parts or locate parts to do repairs of pcv port.
Consumer attempted to brake at stop light, brakes failed. Consumer used emergency brake to slow vehicle down, but still hit vehicle in front of her.
The brakes pulsates, dealer resurfaced the front rotors and installed new brake pads, due to rotors being warped.