2000 Toyota Echo Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

Owners Choice infoOutline
2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000
Crash Test
Not Tested
Source NHTSA
MPG (up to)
31 -34 City / 38 -41 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
108
Seats
5
Front angle view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Michelle L
Why I love my little echo!
I have owned this car for nearly 20 years, and aside from the standard stuff that needs to be replaced on every car (tires, brakes, oil, belts, etc.) It has given me very little trouble. An occasional cleaning of the mass air flow sensor and having to replace the water pump are about all the out-of-the-ordinary stuff it has needed over the years.
accountCircle Amber S
My happy little go-cart that can go on the freeway.
Great gas mileage. Great for short people like myself, easy to see out windows, very small blind spot. Can be tricky when there is heavy rain or high wind because of how light weight it is. Making sure to have good tires and a full tank of gas makes a big difference. I love this car.
accountCircle Wendy D
Good economical car that is comfortable for two people.
The interior is very comfortable. The instrument cluster is easy to see. Excellent forward visibility. Has excellent gas mileage. Has a large trunk for its size. High driving position. Very good city car. Very easy to park. Very reliable car. Needs a bigger size engine but has good get up and go for the size of engine. Best car we have ever owned.
accountCircle david b
No frills but little operating costs roomier inside than it looks from the outside
Virtually no maintenance, great gas mileage, no rust after 18 yrs
accountCircle Connie R
I think that the most important thing people would want to know is that I average 39 mpg.
This has been the best little car. I get FABULOUS gas mileage. I have a GREAT sound system. It is simple and comfortable. It has been a wonderful commute car. My only complaint is that they don't make the Echo any more.
accountCircle Amber M
Wonderful car. Kind of small. Reliable.
I have had it 1 year. It is really well in bad weather such as rain and snow. It has a spacious trunk. The back seat is great but not for children under 10 because you have to move the front seats to get to the back seat. Really reliable and a very good car.
accountCircle Katherine W
It's little but it has a roomy interior and a decent amount of storage but it doesn't handle hills well.
I like the size and miles per gallon. I was the breaks were better
accountCircle Paula W
So very economical. Upkeep is minimal, Drives really well!
Love the Echo - easy to drive, compact, good on gas mileage

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Zachary C
It is fuel efficient. Great mileage and a good city vehicle.
I like its compactness. Great for city driving. I don't like that it does not have good shock absorbing abilities.
accountCircle Katie S
Back window is too small.
The back window is too small. My child's car seat blocks most of the view from the rear view mirror. That is disorienting and forces me to use my side mirrors to see directly behind me. The car runs great and is great on gas mileage. The exterior of the car makes it seem really small on the inside, but it is actually quite roomy.
accountCircle Rae K
An oldie, but goodie! Like the bunny, it just keeps going, and going, and going!
My Toyota echo has been a very dependable vehicle for me. It is an older model with slight body damage and high (highway) mileage, those being the only 2 conditions with the car. It is beyond excellent on gas and runs wonderfully. It starts everyday without hesitation, even in Michigan's cold winter's. It's a smaller 4 door sedan. Tires are recently new (80% tread). Battery is new (Nov 18). Car is kept up, it is actually my 2nd echo... Taken care of, I am convinced that Toyotas could run forever.
accountCircle Donna L
It is 19 years old and still has the original engine.
It is very reliable. It is very low maintenance. It gets good gas mileage.

Toyota Echo Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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2dr Cpe Manual
108 HP 38-38 MPG 5 Seats
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4dr Sdn Manual
108 HP 38-38 MPG 5 Seats
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2dr Cpe Auto
108 HP 35-35 MPG 5 Seats
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4dr Sdn Auto
108 HP 35-35 MPG 5 Seats
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2000 Toyota Echo Owner Reviews

4.41
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5 stars 55%
4 stars 31%
3 stars 14%
2 stars 0%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Rae K on March 28, 2021
An oldie, but goodie! Like the bunny, it just keeps going, and going, and going!
My Toyota echo has been a very dependable vehicle for me. It is an older model with slight body damage and high (highway) mileage, those being the only 2 conditions with the car. It is beyond excellent on gas and runs wonderfully. It starts everyday without hesitation, even in Michigan's cold winter's. It's a smaller 4 door sedan. Tires are recently new (80% tread). Battery is new (Nov 18). Car is kept up, it is actually my 2nd echo... Taken care of, I am convinced that Toyotas could run forever.
accountCircle Vanessa V on February 23, 2021
Karen very good and mileage for a long time.
I love my car it is very great on gas mileage easy to get around in the city with not good if you have children the car is very compact car. Parts are very easy to find and very cheap. The radio is not that great because it always change it to another. Highly recommended vehicle for a single person just starting off from the ages of 20 to 30 years old .
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Ranks #2 Small Cars by Owners

The 2000 Toyota Echo has an average owner rating of 4.41 out of 5 which ranks it #2 of 22 other Small Cars.

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4.5
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4.41
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4.3

Ranks #2 Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2000 Toyota Echo has a combined MPG of 41 which ranks it #2 of 23 other Small Cars.

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2000 Chevrolet Metro
46 MPG
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2000 Toyota Echo
41 MPG
3
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2000 Honda Civic
38 MPG

Is The 2000 Toyota Echo A Good Car?

It has proven to be an extraordinary vehicle. 333,000 miles, still gets around 40 mpg on the highway and has the quietest idle. Anytime I take it for an oil change they can't believe the mileage on... Read More
Laurie A.

How Reliable Is The 2000 Toyota Echo?

It had been remarkably reliable. The only thing as of recent has been a leak in the AC condenser, which is most unfortunate due to the high heat and humidity in the region.
Angela F.

Is The 2000 Toyota Echo A Good Value?

I believe it cost around $13,000 new in 2000. I purchased it new off the dealership lot and it has paid for itself several times over in the subsequent 19 years of ownership.
June H.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2000 Toyota Echo starter relay location?

Answer: On the 2000 Toyota Echo, the starter is actually controlled by two different fuses. Both of these are located in the engine compartment fuse panel, which can be found under the hood in the engine bay....
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Safety & Reliability

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