2005 Toyota ECHO problems, recalls, safety rating, MPG & value

Q: What gas mileage does the 2005 Toyota ECHO get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2005 Toyota ECHO at about 32 mpg combined (29 city / 37 highway).

Q: How much is a 2005 Toyota ECHO worth?

Comparable 2005 Toyota ECHO listings run roughly $1,550–$4,995, typically around $2,716 (from 9 vehicles).

2005 Toyota ECHO at a glance

Safety recallsNone

Owner complaints5

Combined32 mpg

Typical price$2,716

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2005 Toyota ECHO recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2005 Toyota ECHO.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2005 Toyota ECHO common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Air Bags

Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.

Service Brakes

Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.

Hydraulic

Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

Vehicle Speed Control

Test cruise control and throttle response, and watch for any hesitation or unintended acceleration.

Suspension

Listen for clunks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for uneven tire wear and worn shocks or struts.

Engine And Engine Cooling

Check coolant level and color, look for leaks, and confirm the engine reaches normal temperature without overheating.

2005 Toyota ECHO MPG & running costs

Combined32 mpg

City29 mpg

Highway37 mpg

Est. annual fuel cost$1,925

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2005 Toyota ECHO worth?

Low

$1,550

Typical price

$2,716

High

$4,995

From 9 comparable 2005 Toyota ECHO listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2005 Toyota ECHO costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$9,625

Depreciation (5 yrs)$600

Total$10,225

Per mile$0.14

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($2,716) with the same model 5 model-years older ($2,111), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.