2005 Toyota MR2 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 27, 2022 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other MR2 years
Not enough data 6th of 6 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2005 Toyota MR2. That ranks 6th out of 6 MR2 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (1 complaints, 100%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2005 Toyota MR2 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Power Train1
Unknown or Other1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Power Train1100%———
Unknown or Other1100%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2005 Toyota MR2 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 Toyota MR2.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Thanks for reading this - the Sequential Manual Transmission failed on the car - the warning light was on but it failed 3 times within 15 mins. Not sure if you are aware of this car and the transmission issues when the car was made new from 2003 to 2005. I have the parts to fix it but was there…

Unknown or Other · received Jun 27, 2022 · NHTSA complaint 11471199

Other Toyota MR2 years

← 2004 MR2

YearComplaintsRecalls
200510
2004 MR220
2003 MR260
2002 MR260
2001 MR220
2000 MR240

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Toyota MR2?

Owners most often report power train, unknown or other problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2005 Toyota MR2?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2005 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 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.