2000 Toyota MR2 Spyder Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 22, 2004 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other MR2 Spyder years
Not enough data 2nd of 2 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2000 Toyota MR2 Spyder. That ranks 2nd out of 2 MR2 Spyder model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 38,248 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2000 Toyota MR2 Spyder problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Engine and Engine Cooling1 · ~38,248 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine and Engine Cooling1100%38,248——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2000 Toyota MR2 Spyder recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 Toyota MR2 Spyder.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The car has had all scheduled maintenance. The car was inspected and full of oil on june 27, 2003. The car was driven ten days in total, for approx. 600 miles since that date. The car passed an emissions test (at high rpm) on july 29, 2003. The car engine died on august 1, 2003. The engine suffered…

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Jan 15, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10071023

Other Toyota MR2 Spyder years

2003 MR2 Spyder →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2003 MR2 Spyder120
200010

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Toyota MR2 Spyder?

Owners most often report engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2000 Toyota MR2 Spyder?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2000 Toyota MR2 Spyder a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other MR2 Spyder model years, the 2000 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.