2002 Toyota MR2 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other MR2 years
- Not enough data 1st of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Toyota MR2. That is the most of any MR2 model year in the database (6 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (2 complaints, 33%), typically at around 82,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 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 | 33% | 82,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 33% | 96,360 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 33% | 21,515 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 17% | 21,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Toyota MR2 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota mr2 spyder. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a clutch replacement when he was advised that the transmission would also need replacing. Both were replaced however, when the contact drove the vehicle off the dealer's lot, the engine…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 TOYOTA MR2. WHILE DRIVING AT 55MPH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE STARTED TO LOOSE POWER AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE OVER 30MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE GARAGE. THE DIAGNOSTIC TESTING LOCATED THE FAILURE AT THE CATALYTIC COVERTER, WHICH HAD BLOCKAGE…
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 toyota mr2. The vehicle has experienced unexpected acceleration. When the vehicle was driving 35 mph off of an on ramp and starting to accelerate, the vehicle continued to accelerate even after taking his foot off of the gas pedal. The failure mileage was 43,000. The…
2002 toyota mr2 spyder mid-driving, smt slips out of gear into neutral. Only way to fix it is to disconnect the battery & let it sit overnight, disconnected. This resets the computer & thereafter the gears work again until it happens again. I've seen at least 50 complaints online about same…
Toyota mr2 spyder smt transmission problems. (5 speed - clutchless shifting system) smt transmission went out on my mr2 spyder car. Got it fixed (or so i thought)at the dealership after excessive expense ($3,500) replacing two assemblies within the system. After this initial first trip to the…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Toyota MR2?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, power train, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Toyota MR2?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 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 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.