2001 Toyota Echo | Read Owner Reviews, Prices, Specs

Crash Test Rating

Source NHTSA

MPG (up to)

31 -34 City / 38 -41 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

108

Seats

5

Positive Owner Reviews

phil k

It is paid for. So no car payment needed. Maintenance is very low and cheap.

What i dislike is it is getting too old. What i like it is a great car . Great gas mileage, easy to park anywhere.

Kevin H

It gets 40 mpg even in city traffic so saves you a lot of money on gas.

It is very fuel efficient and has great headroom. It is easy to park and has low maintenance costs. It works well for my purposes and is not something that people would try and steal.

elle k

Great car...keep it maintained and it runs everyday. I have over 120,000...runs like a new car.Plan to keep it forever. Hope it runs for 500,000 miles

No complaints. It is .reliable...I would buy again

Cyn K

I bought it new and plan to run it into the ground.

I like how easy it is to drive and park. I get excellent gas mileage. The trunk and fold-down rear seat mean I can haul objects one might not expect from a compact car.

Dennis

Best cheap car in the world.

Bought new in 2001 and 187,000 trouble-free miles since then. A BMW rammed the side of its back fender so I bought my own car back from my Insurance company for $660. I tow trailers and even cars with it. It got 27 mpg towing a car that only got 18 mpg itself. I can expect 40 mpg from it or 45mpg on non- ethanol fuel. All in all, it is an amazing little car that looks like Minnie Mouse's shoe.

Candy D

I've had it for 18 years and it hasn't given me any trouble.

It's small but has a good size trunk. Doesn't use much gas. Toyotas last forever.

Laurie M

My reliable green Toyota echo.

My Toyota is very cute! Its reliable and gets good gas mileage. It has two doors and a roomy trunk which is perfect for me. I do not often have problems with my Toyota. It still runs like the day I bought it. It's a very nice green color and is very comfortable.

Debbie Rush

Reliability

I have a 2001, bought it brand new. I love this car. I am at 160,000 miles and have had no probs. New tires, battery and new coil packs and thats it. Yes the paint is peeling on hood but it’s been out in the heat for almost 20 yrs. Great on gas, very roomy for a small car. Trunk is huge. I will drive this baby until she has nothing left. Wish I could buy a new one.

Negative Owner Reviews

Heather G

Only buy of your a small person

The inside is way to small. Two doors makes it harder for children. The weight limit on the car is so low you can't have three adults or you'll bottom out on a ditch

Tea K

Old and keeps forming new problems.

It is old so there's a new problem every month. First the oil change light was defective so I was driving on fumes. Then the tail pipe rusted out and was dragging on the street. Sometimes the locks on the doors get stuck and will not unlock. My gas tank is also defective making the gas pump think it is full and click off while I am fueling. The check engine light will not turn off. The cheap, plastic detail on the sides are falling off. Sometimes the needle on the speedometer gets stuck and I do not know how fast I am going.

Andrea G

Great on gas, reliable, comfortable.

I have had the car for 15 years, the clear coat on the car is peeling, the dealership didn't properly install the carpet back in after repairing the recall. It has been a very reliable car, after 15 years the check engine light just came on. So maintenance is key to a good running car.

Bobbi

No RPM or temp gage

What doesn’t quit make any sense at all to me is to my knowledge stick shift cars are all supposed to have an rpm gage, which this car doesn’t. Nor does it have a temp gage and you’ll only know when your cars over heating when the light turns on

Kevin S

Dash in the middle of the dashboard

I like it because the dash is above the radio in the middle of the dashboard. Not good for trips longer than an hour. Very uncomfortable for long trips

Joe T

Negative qualities of 2001 Toyota echo.

My vehicle is very small. My Toyota echo also does not have air conditioning. My vehicle also does not have power locks or windows. It has a radio but no compact disc player. There is also no AUX jack. My vehicle has a manual transmission. I prefer larger cars.

Luis Vazquez M

Its is a cool antique. I say this cause its a 2001 model.

Its is a 2001 echo. For a car that is old it runs alright. I can't say much because I barely got it. What I can say though is that it runs good doesn't make any loud noise it goes fast when it needs too. First things first it paint is old and it's fading. The car does get hot but the good thing that I like about it that it cools off easy. It has Ac but I don't think it works because I haven't tried using I just roll down my window to let the air in and cool down.

Heather G

What you'll go through with an Echo.

Not a family car or for large people. The gas is great. It is a reliable car the front seats are comfortable and I like where the speedometer is. My trunk button is lock so I have to use the key. It still has a cassette player no CD player. It is not easy because it is a two seater to get in the back.

Toyota Echo Models

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

2dr Cpe Manual

108 HP 38-38 MPG 5 Seats

4dr Sdn Manual

108 HP 38-38 MPG 5 Seats

2dr Cpe Auto

108 HP 35-35 MPG 5 Seats

4dr Sdn Auto

108 HP 35-35 MPG 5 Seats

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2001 Toyota Echo Owner Reviews

4.22

46 Reviews

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5 stars

57%

4 stars

22%

3 stars

13%

2 stars

4%

1 star

4%

K G on February 27, 2021

My car is sturdy and reliable, and while it vibrates like crazy, it gets me and my family where we need to be.

My car is older than dirt, but it's such a sturdy, practical car. There's more room inside than you would think, and I can safely put two carseats in the back seat. The only complaints I have involve the car simply being old now. I wish they continued making the Echo.

Harriet J on February 16, 2021

The car is very economical and is rarely in the garage. It is easy driving

It has been very reliable, little maintenance needed, good gas mileage. It is easy to drive and has a comfortable seat.

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Ranks #3 Small Cars by Owners

The 2001 Toyota Echo has an average owner rating of 4.25 out of 5 which ranks it #3 of 24 other Small Cars.

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2001 Toyota Echo

4.22

Ranks #1 Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2001 Toyota Echo has a combined MPG of 41 which ranks it #1 of 24 other Small Cars.

1

2001 Toyota Echo

41 MPG

2

2001 Honda Civic

40 MPG

3

2001 Toyota Corolla

38 MPG

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2001 Toyota Echo fuel filter location?

Answer: The fuel filter on a 2001 Toyota Echo is built into the fuel pump which is inside the gas tank to get to it. Pull up on the front edge of the seat cushion to release the clips that hold it in place. Next guide...

Does the 2001 Toyota Echo have a timing belt or chain?

Answer: The 2001 Toyota eco has a timing chain, which connects the crankshaft to the dual overhead cams. The timing chain is located inside the engine just behind the Serpentine belt. There are oil ports that allow the...

How do I reset the check engine light on the 2001 Echo?

Answer: Resetting the check engine light on a 2001 Echo would require using an OBD-II reader to perform the reset. This is the surest way to actually clear it out. If You do not have access to one of those, You can try...

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Safety & Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

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Front

Rollover

Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

(Not Tested)

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

2001 Toyota Echo Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs