Power Train Related Problems of the 2003 Toyota Echo

Table 1 shows three common power train related problems of the 2003 Toyota Echo. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (one problem).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Toyota Echo


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2003 Toyota Echo

The Power Train problem

2003 Toyota Echo with manual transmission shuts off when slowing or stopping, especially on downgrades when clutch is depressed. I have learned to lessen these occurrences by not pushing in the clutch until the car is almost stopped, by never coasting with the clutch in, and by making turns with   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

I own a 2004 Echo. There are 3 main problems with this vehicle. One; the transmission hesitates when its switching gears. This is an automatic. Two; I was in a car accident on December 2, and none of the air bags deployed. Three; a lot of times when I try to start the car, it stalls.   Read details...

The Power Train Driveline problem

From the date of purchase of this vehicle I hear a high pitched whine coming from the car. From doing research on forum sites dedicated to the Echo it seems to be common on all cars. The whine is loudest on the highway between 45 - 65 mph.   Read details...


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