2002 Toyota Echo Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2002 Toyota Echo, and owners have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2002 Toyota Echo
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Engine and engine cooling
On certain passenger vehicles, due to improper molding of the resin body of the crankshaft position senor installed on the engine block, engine oil may penetrate the seal and enter the sensor wiring connector. The wire harness connector may not be sufficiently attached to the locking tab of the sensor wiring connector.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the crankshaft position sensor free of charge. The recall began on july 26, 2006. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
On certain passenger vehicles, if the vehicle is driven under repeated start and stop operation in low ambient temperatures and in deep snow, there is a possibility that snow could accumulate in large quantities inside the rear wheel and freeze. The snow frozen inside the wheel could contact the rear brake line during wheel rotation.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear brake lines. Owner notification began november 9, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a…
35 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2002 Toyota Echo have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA; 12 describe a crash and 2 describe a fire. Reports cite 11 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 65,043 miles. Complaints peaked in 2004 with 6 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Air bag front passenger looks that is not working, alarm in red shows that there is a problem with the AIRBAG”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 25, 2018 · Air bags
“Takata recall.nothing has happened so far. I want to know if this is one of the models of cars affected by the takata air bag recall? Please let me know,so i can get it repaired, if necessary. Thank y”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 9, 2017 · Air bags
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2002 Toyota Echo. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 30–32 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 27–29 / 35–37 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Compact Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Toyota Echo model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Toyota Echo model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
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| 2000 Toyota Echo | 3 | 88 |
| 2001 Toyota Echo | 2 | 50 |
| 2002 Toyota Echo | 2 | 35 |
| 2003 Toyota Echo | 0 | 17 |
| 2004 Toyota Echo | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 Toyota Echo | 0 | 5 |
Checking a specific 2002 Toyota Echo
How do I know if my 2002 Toyota Echo has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2002 Toyota Echo; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Toyota dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 02V268000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Toyota models
- Camry18,189 complaints
- Prius12,516 complaints
- Corolla11,739 complaints
- RAV49,385 complaints
- Sienna8,549 complaints
- Tacoma8,440 complaints
- Tundra6,922 complaints
- Highlander5,745 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.