2003 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 2003 Toyota MR2. That is the most of any MR2 model year in the database (6 years). The most reported problem area is power train (5 complaints, 83%), typically at around 28,000 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 2003 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 5 | 83% | 28,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 33% | 47,900 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 17% | 41,500 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 17% | 67,800 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 17% | 28,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Toyota MR2 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 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 2003 toyota mr2. While driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle stalled and the steering and gears seized. The vehicle was pushed to the side of the road and towed to the contact's residence. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
The design of the computer controlled power train makes throttle, transmission and starter inter-dependent. My vehicle has repeatedly lost power and coasted to a stop. The vehicle has been recently inspected by a toyota dealer, who says there's nothing wrong with it. But the vehicle operator's…
The car was parked with engine running and parking brake on. I released the brake on and the car lurched forward crossing a curb and hitting a aluminum guard rail. The service seq transmisame light came on . After being towed to the dealer. It was found a hydraulic line had broken from corroding…
Purchased used from carmax and within 100 miles the transmission light came on, it would not shift out of first gear. I had it delivered to have the vehicle looked at, and it refused to go into reverse gear next. When they attempted to drive it only 1 st and 2nd gear would work. After having a…
The drain tubes in the car does not work so, rain and snow will make the car fill with water . If the car is full of water the computer in the car doesn't read causing the car to fail which happened to me on the freeway. I could have been killed. The first time this happened they replaced all wet…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Toyota MR2?
Owners most often report power train, engine, electrical system problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Toyota MR2?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 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 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.