2000 Toyota MR2 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other MR2 years
- Not enough data 3rd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Toyota MR2. That ranks 3rd out of 6 MR2 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 67,809 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 Toyota MR2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 50% | 67,809 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 25% | 122,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Toyota MR2 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 Toyota MR2.
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.
The contact owns a 1991 N/A Toyota MR2. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 91V223000 (Air Bags). The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, who confirmed that the parts were on back order. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer provided a Lien letter. The…
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota mr2. The contact stated that the vehicle consumed oil at an alarming rate. The vehicle was not repaired or diagnosed. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure and current mileage was 122,000.
Similar to the hundreds of other early affected 1zz engines (mr2, corolla, matrix, vibe and others) my engine is currently burning 1 quart every 400 miles. My mechanic has noted that it is due to piston rings or the off shaped bore in earlier 1zz engines. So the engine is burning oil and my head is…
In june of 2006 i heard a ticking noise in the engine of my 2000 mr2 spyder. When i brought t to the dealership they told my i had spun a bearing due to oil starvation, even though i had my oil changed every 3000 miles. The dealership replaced the bearings and crank and the noise was gone. 2 months…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Toyota MR2?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, air bags, engine problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Toyota MR2?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2000 Toyota MR2 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other MR2 model years, the 2000 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.