2005 Toyota Echo Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
33 -35 City / 39 -42 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
108
Seats
5
Front angle view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle DerickAnderson
Good car want another one when I hit 500,000 KM
Just past 400,000 km 05 hatchback auto. Do alot of highway driving with a toolbox in the back so it's loaded by weight. Has never let me down only changed front wheel bearings right ball joint and brakes and routers 3 times all fairly easy fixes. Probably spent tops 1,000 in all repairs but for 400,000km I'm very happy. Also great on fuel and the get up and go when needing to pass on the highway.
accountCircle Francisco K
It has good gas mileage, it is dependable.
I like the gas mileage. I like the size of the trunk. I like the interior. I dislike that i does not have an port for my ipod to listen to my music
accountCircle margie j
Very reliable,economical,and affordable. I don't know why anyone would not want this car.
I bought my toyota echo in 2005. It was the best decision I ever made. It runs great, gets great gas mileage,40 mpg, has only had 1 major problem to fix. It was a water pump. Other than that, just oil changes, replace spark plugs every so often, and just regular maintenance. When, or should I say 'if' I have to get a new car, I'm buying a toyota
accountCircle Maria G
That even though is old but it has automatic windows
Like that is spacious and I dislike that the radio thing is old.
accountCircle Cynthia K
Haven't hit 100, 000 miles yet!
My car is older than most, I have had it for 15 years, and it has never let me sit. All I ask of my cars is to have a good radio and heater! It gets great mileage, around 30 miles per gallon. It is a small car and I am a small person, so perfect. I am a dinosaur when it comes to car and I love that my echo has crank windows and no fob to lock my car ( now if only they could bring the bench seat back!) I am sad to say that Toyota no longer makes the echo, but if you come across a used one, snap it up.
accountCircle Susan C
Great mileage and very dependable. I have had no problems over the past few years.
Very reliable. No problems in the past few years I've been driving. Great gas mileage. I do a lot of highway driving - just wish that it was a bit heavier. I feel the wind a lot on the highway. But other than that - I love my echo!
accountCircle Susanne W
Fuel efficient and reliable
The Toyota Echo is fuel efficient and reliable. It just keeps running and running for years. On the downside you have to know how to drive a stick shift. The interior has plenty of room, even if you are a tall person . It's a little rough when driving on unpaved roads .
accountCircle shawna b
It gets 30 miles to the gallon in the city, and it has amazing air conditioning
My vehicle is very reliable and I love the gas milages is amazing. I also love that it is small and compact and I can park it anywhere.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle nuala c
Toyota Echo a mediocre car
It's a decent car that gets me from a to b. It's not going to win any prizes for appearance or value but it is decent enough for a reliable car.
accountCircle Beth G
Air conditioned, 40 mile per gallon ECHO sedan for longer commutes to work.
Standard transmission is more economical and easy to use. Stick shift and clutch action are smooth.Small sedan for mileage conscious consumers. Maneuvers well when in tight parking spots. Nice pick up when entering freeways. Air conditioned; and cools very quickly. Heats nicely/engine warms quickly during cold Minnesota winters. Nice radio. Problems - Now has a fuel injection issue. Slight rust, but not embarrassing. Needs repair: Rear window defroster.
accountCircle Teresa W
Echo sedan white Toyota compact car.
It is a real gas saver, it is just a little old now but drives will. Nice work car. Small for huge family though. It now has a little throbbing sounds when car slows down on gas petals. But it is still runs, well. Do not run hot at all which is good, buy it from a private owner. I would say it is an overall good car to commute back from work or school dependable and saves money. The style is just a little plain. But not ugly just regular. White small car.

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 39-39 MPG 5 Seats
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4dr Sdn Manual
108 HP 39-39 MPG 5 Seats
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2dr Cpe Auto
108 HP 36-36 MPG 5 Seats
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4dr Sdn Auto
108 HP 36-36 MPG 5 Seats
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2005 Toyota Echo Owner Reviews

4.56
18 Reviews
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5 stars 72%
4 stars 11%
3 stars 17%
2 stars 0%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Susan C on March 29, 2021
Great mileage and very dependable. I have had no problems over the past few years.
Very reliable. No problems in the past few years I've been driving. Great gas mileage. I do a lot of highway driving - just wish that it was a bit heavier. I feel the wind a lot on the highway. But other than that - I love my echo!
accountCircle Maria G on March 26, 2021
That even though is old but it has automatic windows
Like that is spacious and I dislike that the radio thing is old.
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Pros from Owners

likeFilled Marissa B.

There is great visibility. The windows are very wide, but also the structure is very heavy, so when in a collision, you will be protected. Another pro of the ECHO is that is a small and compact car. I can whip in and out of parking spots very easily.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Marissa B.

The cons are rolling window, so you have to manually crank the windows up and down. There is also no center console to rest your elbow on while driving or to store objects. Also the speaker and stereo are small, and there is no option for an AUX cord to play your own music.

Ranks #2 Small Cars by Owners

The 2005 Toyota Echo has an average owner rating of 4.56 out of 5 which ranks it #2 of 22 other Small Cars.

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2005 Volkswagen Golf
4.67
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2005 Toyota Echo
4.56
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2005 Mitsubishi Lancer
4.47

Ranks #1 Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2005 Toyota Echo has a combined MPG of 42 which ranks it #1 of 23 other Small Cars.

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2005 Toyota Echo
42 MPG
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2005 Volkswagen Jetta
43 MPG
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2005 Honda Civic
40 MPG

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2005 Toyota Echo fuel filter location?

Answer: The fuel filter is part of the fuel pump assembly on the 2005 Toyota Echo. It can be accessed by removing the access panel underneath the rear seat cushion and removing the fuel pump assembly. To change the...

Where is the toyota echo starter located?

Answer: On the Toyota Echo (and early model years of the Toyota Yaris), You should be able to see the started through the engine bay, in front of the engine. If You want to gain meaningful access, however, You'll need...

What is the toyota echo engine oil capacity?

Answer: The Toyota Echo was made froM2000 to 2005 in the United States and every model came equipped with a 1.5 L 4Cylinder engine as standard with no upgrade options available. This engine is going to have a motor oil...

What is the toyota echo battery size?

Answer: The Toyota Echo battery size is Group Size 26. You will come into nasty problems with the battery during the life cycle of the car. The battery can drain rapidly and will need to fixed. There can be a leak,...

What is the recommended tire pressure for a toyota echo?

Answer: The most recent model year of the Toyota Echo, 2005, saw each configuration of the poor-selling subcompact car come with P175/65R14 tires. The tire pressure for the standard load version (81 SL) could range...
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Safety & Reliability

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