Toyota Echo owners have reported 6 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (4 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering column (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Steering problems | |
| Steering Column problems | |
| Steering Rack And Pinion problems |
1. No problems whatsoever until event. We are original owners and the car only had 17,000+ miles on it. 2. Driving along at normal rate of speed, suddenly metallic, grinding sounds from under hood (not like a blow out or tire tread coming off), slowed down to pull over when car pulled hard to the Read details...
In March 2002 the steering column tilt lock mechanism broke permitting the column to freely move up and down. Toyota of fort worth (then mckinney Toyota) replaced the broken parts and installed a reinforcement kit. Read details...
Purchase a Toyota Echo from maroone Dodge. Window stick said car had power steering. Equipment missing from car. Dealership will not acknowledge. Further more cars with rack and pinion without power steering are a potential safety hazard. Attorney general working on case. Read details...