1987 Toyota MR2

Owner complaints

What owners report most

1. Engine and engine cooling1
2. Latches/locks/linkages1
3. Power train1
4. Seat belts1
5. Vehicle speed control1

Latest complaints

• Feb 4, 2010INCrash
  Vehicle speed control

  In 1987 I had a toyota MR2 and was in an accident in which the gas pedal stuck. Fortunately, it was a single vehicle crash on a california interstate. *Tr

• Mar 8, 2002TX
  Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
  I have 12 pages of suppoting documents. the short version IS that I purchased an engine from the above-mentioned company that was defective. I filed a claim on 11/16/01, only eight days after the engine was installed. they sent me a new part after many weeks and many days of accrued rental car…

  I have 12 pages of suppoting documents. the short version IS that I purchased an engine from the above-mentioned company that was defective. I filed a claim on 11/16/01, only eight days after the engine was installed. they sent me a new part after many weeks and many days of accrued rental car expenses, for which they promised to pay. after the part was installed, they only agreed to pay for a small percentage of what they had promised, and, then, within less than 2,000 miles and two months, the part failed again. at this point, my mechanic advised me of 10 engines purchased from this company that had to be returned because they, too, were defective, and he suggested that I return my engine for a complete refund of parts and labor in the amount of $2,998.60.*ak

• Mar 6, 2001TN
  Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch

  While driving hood latch released, causing hood to fly up, blocking drivers vision, and cracking the windshield. *ak the crumpled hood damaged the sus roof as well. *yh

• Mar 6, 2001TN
  Seat belts › Front › Retractor

  Seat belt on the passenger side does not release from locking mechanism. *Ak

• Oct 13, 2000WA
  Power train

  Bought car with 97,800 miles carfax reports much higher miles than that. Odometer was tampered with.*ak

Defect investigations

NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.

• Engine compartment fires

  PE87047Opened Aug 18, 1987Closed Dec 10, 1987
  Summary of information from manufacturer:after investigation, toyota canfind no common or specific cause of the 4 fires from a vehicle populationof 77,034.warranty claims are inconclusive and parallel vehicle sales.analysis:a review of the 2 complaints on the 1986 model MR2 sport coupe(a relatively low production…

  Summary of information from manufacturer:after investigation, toyota canfind no common or specific cause of the 4 fires from a vehicle populationof 77,034.warranty claims are inconclusive and parallel vehicle sales.analysis:a review of the 2 complaints on the 1986 model MR2 sport coupe(a relatively low production, special interest vehicle) did not reveal apotentially common cause.both vehicles were occupied at the time of thefires.one fire was noticed because the electrical accessories failedand the engine would not restart, moments later smoke and flames engulfedthe engine compartment.the owner of the other vehicle reports thevehicle was stopped at idle when he noticed flames out of the right ofthe engine compartment.status:recommend closing this pe and monitor for future evidence of anemerging defect trend.#===

Service bulletins

Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.

• 10244113TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2023 model year vehicles may be available provided the requests meet the criteria listed in this Service Bulletin. Follow the Procurement Procedure in this bulletin to request a replacement certification label or VIN plate.
• 10207946POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any customer that requests it. Customers can find this information on the Owner?s section of Toyota.com. Dealers can locate a copy of this guide on the Claims Processing & Resource Center in Dealer Daily as well.
• 10197476Replacement vin plates.
• 10197473Product general information.
• 10188913TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2021 model year vehicles may be available provided the requests meet the criteria listed in this Service Bulletin. Follow the Procurement Procedure in this bulletin to request a replacement certification label or VIN plate.
• 10174891TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 07, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0032-20. Replacement Certification Labels and VIN Plates
• 10174890TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01, PG007-07, PG006-01, PG004-97, T-SB-0144-08, and T-SB-0304-17. The aforementioned bulletins are obsolete, and any printed versions should be discarded. Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2020 model year vehicles may be available provided the requests meet the criteria listed in this Service Bulletin. Follow the Procurement Procedure in this bulletin to request a replacement certification label or VIN plate.
• 10145776Update on Technician Certification Requirements.
• 10145749Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.
• 10145748Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.
• 10143953TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 31, 2018 Rev2: ? The Supersession Notice has been updated. January 11, 2018 Rev1: ? The Supersession Notice has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01, PG007-07, PG006-01, PG004-97, and T-SB-0144-08. Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01, PG007-07, PG006-01, PG004-97, and T-SB-0144-08 are obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Vehicle replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) may be available from Toyota, provided the request meets one of the criteria listed in this Service Bulletin. Replacement Certification Label and VIN Plate Criteria A replacement certification label and/or VIN plate may be requested if: ? The vehicle was in an accident and the label and/or plate is damaged or attached to a part that will be replaced during the repair. ? The label and/or plate was stolen.
• 10131993This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0185-13.
• 10131988The following procedures are recommended during routine maintenance or in the event of a customer concern for wiper performance.
• 10131713TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01, PG007-07, and T-SB-0144-08. Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01, PG007-07, and T-SB-0144-08 are obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Be sure to review the entire content of this bulletin before proceeding. REVISION NOTICE January 11, 2018 ? The Supersession Notice has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Vehicle replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) may be available from Toyota, provided the request meets one of the criteria listed in this Service Bulletin.
• 10123420TSB: Vehicle replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) may be available from Toyota, provided the request meets one of the criteria listed in this Service Bulletin.
• 10111390TSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or other compounds that may contaminate electrical contacts, and therefore increase electrical resistance and decrease switch performance. The use of any cleaners or fluids may increase the risk of further damage to electrical components.
• 10111197TSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or other compounds that may contaminate electrical contacts, and therefore increase electrical resistance and decrease switch performance. The use of any cleaners or fluids may increase the risk of further damage to electrical components.

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