2001 Toyota MR2 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other MR2 years
- Not enough data 4th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Toyota MR2. That ranks 4th out of 6 MR2 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 65,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 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 | 1 | 50% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Toyota MR2 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 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.
Size 185/55/R15 82B. A set of tires was purchased May 2024 from Tire Rack. After driving less than 400 miles - the front drivers tire went flat while driving. Upon inspection of all four tires we noted all four are dated 2013. We were sold tires that are 11 years old and are therefore a danger.
2000-02 toyota mr2 spyder, engine burn too much oil. *tr
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Toyota MR2?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, tires problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Toyota MR2?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 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 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.