2003 Toyota MR2 Spyder Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other MR2 Spyder years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Toyota MR2 Spyder. That is the most of any MR2 Spyder model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (4 complaints, 33%), typically at around 30,800 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 12owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 Toyota MR2 Spyder problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 4 | 33% | 30,800 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 33% | 30,800 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 25% | 77,627 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 17% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 8% | 19,400 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 8% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 8% | 1,100 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 8% | 66,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 8% | 9,142 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Toyota MR2 Spyder recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 Toyota MR2 Spyder.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota mr2 spyder. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle suddenly accelerated without the accelerator pedal being depressed. The contact mentioned that the vehicle spun out of control and crashed into a curb. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not…
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota mr2 spyder. While driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle stalled and the gear warning indicator illuminated. The dealer stated that the computer chip and hydraulic pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer…
2003 toyota mr2 spyder 6-speed transmission/ shifting malfunction - while at traffic light, the car jerked forcefully forward when attempting to proceed from stopped position, then turned itself off. The car became incapable of shifting and had to be towed. Ecu was replaced. Similar problems…
While driving, the cruise control switch became intermittent in operation, with potential of being unable to disengage it. *tr
Sequential manual transmission clutch failed to completely disengage leaving the car in gear with potential crash results. Transmission computer was replaced after 3 separate times in the shop. *tr
Other Toyota MR2 Spyder years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 12 | 0 |
| 2000 MR2 Spyder | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Toyota MR2 Spyder?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Toyota MR2 Spyder?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 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 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.