Toyota Echo owners have reported 3 problems related to brakes failed (under the service brakes category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Toyota Echo based on all problems reported for the Echo.
Brakes failed to stop vehicle when applied, and it rear ended another vehicle. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. No injuries reported. Vehicle was towed, and totaled by the insurance company.
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While driving 45 mph brakes failed, causing the vehicle to roll down a cliff. As a result of severe damage the vehicle was totaled. At an earlier date, the consumer tried to stop the vehicle but spun around on the front tires. Toyota informed the consumer that they did not cover the tires. The consumer was unable to stop the vehicle and swerved to miss an oncoming vehicle. Recall #02v268000 was issued after the occurrence. On the second occasion, the vehicle had gone over a cliff and hit a tree. The consumer requested compensation.
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2002 Toyota Echo experienced brake failure. The consumer stated the brakes did not function at the same time, which caused the consumer to spin out of control. The brake indicator did not function as designed to let the consumer know when the brakes had worn out.