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2002 Toyota Echo

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2002 Echo.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic 4-spd

The 2002 Toyota Echo is a passenger car powered by a straightforward powertrain paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission, requiring 3 quarts of 5W-30 API oil for maintenance. With EPA fuel economy ratings of 27 city, 35 highway, and 30 combined mpg, the Echo prioritizes efficiency over performance. Owner feedback for this model year reflects 61 total complaints, with Air Bags cited as the primary concern, alongside two recalls issued for the vehicle. Compared to the complaint range across its 2000-2005 model years—spanning from a peak of 98 complaints in 2000 down to a low of just 1 in 2004—the 2002 model sits between these extremes, suggesting moderate but notably improved reliability relative to the vehicle's earlier production run.

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity3 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque76 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy27/35/30 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 21 · 310 CCA battery, OE oil filter 90915YZZN1. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 21 · 310 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnRHOEM · verified
Tire sizeP175-65SR14OEM · verified
Wheel / rim5.5-J inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter90915YZZN1
Engine air filter1780121030
Fuel filter233000A020 alt 2321721030
Spark plug9091901176
Front wiper blades8522233180 alt 8521244032
Serpentine belt9091602711 alt 9091602704
Thermostat9091603093 alt 1632562010

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length163.4 in
Overall width65.4 in
Overall height59.1 in
Wheelbase93.3 in
Curb weight2035 lb
Track (front / rear)57.1 / 56.3 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)60/40

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined27 / 35 / 30 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume88 cu ft
Cargo volume14 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Echo of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

8.4–9.8 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.40 sec — 2000 Sedan
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2000Sedan 1.5L I-48.40 sec16.50 sec108 hpFWD
2000Sedan 1.5L I-48.50 sec16.70 sec108 hpFWD
2000Sedan 1.5L I-48.80 sec17.00 sec108 hpFWD
2004Sedan 1.5L I-49.80 sec17.60 sec108 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 3 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 76 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 3
Engine Oil5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity3 qt

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts96 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/StudsBolts: 7 ft-lbs, Screws: 8 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts76 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub159 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub159 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)650 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerDenso
Spark Plug TypeSK16R11
Spark Plug Gap0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque11.0-15.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.01 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Standard BCI Group Number21
Standard BCI Cranking Performance310 cca
Optional BCI Group Number25
Optional BCI Cranking Performance360 cca

Service checks

RPM44.0-50.0 rpm
Residual Pressure21 psi
Injector Primary Resistance13.4-14.2 @ 68 degreesF ohms
Injector Primary Resistance12-16 na ohms
Engine Compression156-213 psi
Engine Oil Pressure4.3 psi @ Idle, 22-80 psi @ 3000 rpm psi
Intake Valve Lash0.008 in
Exhaust Valve Lash0.012 in

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket25 ft-lbs / 65 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle65 ft-lbs / 76 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.039; Rear: 0.039 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.039 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.002 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From0.787 in / 0.709 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To0.787 in / 0.709 in
Rotor Discard at or Under0.709 in / 0.63 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
111 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9011 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
116 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9016 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 10,000 miCabin Air Filter (inspect)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 30,000 miDifferential (inspect fluid level) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Fuel Tank (inspect)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 60,000 miEngine Valves (inspect valve lash)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2002 Echo sits in the middle of the generation's complaint arc, with 61 complaints and two recalls — nearly identical to the 2001 model year (59 complaints, two recalls) but a sharp improvement over the 2000 launch year's 98 complaints and three recalls. Complaints then fell steeply to 29 in 2003 and near zero thereafter, while recalls disappeared entirely after 2002, suggesting the 2002 model year captures the tail end of early-production issues. The data doesn't specify root causes, but the top complaint categories for 2002 were Air Bags (8), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (7), Power Train (6), and Vehicle Speed Control (5), with 15 crash-related and two fire-related complaints recorded. Technical Service Bulletins remained high and stable across the generation (80–95 annually), indicating ongoing dealer-level service activity rather than a safety trend. For a buyer, 2002 represents a transitional year: materially better than the launch model but not yet at the low-complaint stability seen from 2003 onward; it is a reasonable purchase if both recalls have been completed and the brake and air bag systems are verified functional.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
92
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
61
Owner complaints
15 involved a crash · 2 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 61 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags8
Service Brakes, Hydraulic7
Power Train6
Vehicle Speed Control5
Suspension4
Engine & Engine Cooling3
Steering3
Latches/Locks/Linkages3

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

06V266000Engine And Engine CoolingReported 19/07/2006

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, DUE TO IMPROPER MOLDING OF THE RESIN BODY OF THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENOR INSTALLED ON THE ENGINE BLOCK, ENGINE OIL MAY PENETRATE THE SEAL AND ENTER THE SENSOR WIRING CONNECTOR. THE WIRE… Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 26, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.

02V268000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And FittingsReported 01/10/2002

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, IF THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN UNDER REPEATED START AND STOP OPERATION IN LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURES AND IN DEEP SNOW, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT SNOW COULD ACCUMULATE IN LARGE QUANTITIES INSIDE… Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR BRAKE LINES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 9, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 92 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
T-SB-0035-24 Rev22024-12-06StructureAcid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to…
T-SB-0038-24 Rev22024-12-06StructureTo prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film…
T-SB-0039-24 Rev22024-12-06StructureThe condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the…
T-SB-0061-23 Rev22024-12-05StructureToyota vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to…
T-SB-0035-24 Rev12024-07-12StructureAcid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2002 Echo take?

3 qt of 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2002 Echo have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Echo get?

EPA figures are 27 city / 35 highway / 30 combined mpg.