Toyota MR2 recalls & problems by year
2 recalls and 33 owner complaints across 6 model years (1991–2003).
Most complaints199112 complaints
Most recalls19921 recall
Crashes reported3in owner complaints
Injuries reported20 deaths
| Year | NHTSA stars | EPA mpg | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | — | 25 mpg | 0 | 6 |
| 2002 | — | 24 mpg | 0 | 6 |
| 2000 | — | 24 mpg | 0 | 4 |
| 1993 | — | 20–22 mpg | 0 | 4 |
| 1992 | — | 20–22 mpg | 1 | 1 |
| 1991 | — | 20–22 mpg | 1 | 12 |
Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.
Most-reported problem areas, all years
- Engine and engine cooling — 8 complaints
- Power train — 8 complaints
- Air bags — 6 complaints
- Steering — 3 complaints
- Vehicle speed control — 3 complaints
- Engine — 3 complaints
- Latches/locks/linkages — 2 complaints
- Tires — 2 complaints