Most common 2005 Toyota Echo problems
Share of the 5 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Toyota Echo complaints by model year
Best Echo years: 2005, 2003. Years to avoid: 2000, 2001. Compare all years →
What 2005 Toyota Echo owners say
Air bags
Dt: the contact owns a 2005 Toyota Echo. The vehicle was purchased on July 14, 2004. The consumer felt vibration in the front end, the shock absorbers leaked and the door latches were broken. The vehicle was taken back to the dealership where they fixed the leaking shock absorbers and broken door latches . The window sticker stated that it would get 39 miles per gallon of gas when it only got 24 to 27 miles per gallon of gas. The vehicle would not stay in overdrive. A week ago the vehicle was in a front end collision and upon impact the air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was totaled. The consumer sustained back, neck, left shoulder and a right knee injuries. A police report was taken. There were no fires. (11/30/05) other problems: transmission shifted hard, engine noise (ticking/rattleing), the brakes squeaked, there were loud interior squeaks, pulling to the right and rough idle.
Tl * the contact owns a 2005 Toyota Echo. The contact stated that the vehicle was involved in a crash where the vehicle went airborne and flipped over twice. In addition, none of the air bags deployed. A police report was filed and the driver was transported to the hospital. The driver sustained a minor contusion and injuries to the chest bone. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 10,000.
2005 Toyota Echo engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | FWD | 30 / 38 / 33 |
| 1.5L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 28 / 36 / 31 |
EPA ratings. Class: Compact car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2005 Toyota Echo a good car?
Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2005 Echo rates better than average: 81% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Echo at the same age. It is one of the best Echo years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Toyota Echo?
The air bags — 3 complaints, 60% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the brakes (2) and fuel & propulsion system (1).
How many recalls does the 2005 Toyota Echo have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2005 Toyota Echo. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Toyota Echo?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2005 and 2003. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2000 and 2001. See the full Toyota Echo years comparison.
At what mileage do 2005 Toyota Echo problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 10,000 miles; 75% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.