There are no safety recalls for the 2002 Toyota MR2, but owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA.
2002 Toyota MR2 problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Power Train | 2 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | |
| Air Bags | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Power Train › Manual Transmission — 2
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control › Catalytic Convertor — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 47,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2002 Toyota MR2 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Power Train · at 47,000 miles · reported Sep 17, 2010
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 seized. The engine was replaced by a different dealer. The vehicle began to become stuck in certain gears and would stall sporadically. The transmission warning light was illuminated since the date the transmission was replaced. The vehicle was not further diagnosed or repaired. The current and failure…
Vehicle Speed Control · at 43,000 miles · reported Feb 25, 2010
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 current mileage was 60,000.
Vehicle Speed Control · at 30 miles · reported Feb 24, 2010
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 problem, which is how I learned how to fix it. Toyota ignores complaints. It will happen while driving it, on the road. Recurs, not a one time incident.
Power Train · at 145,720 miles · reported Feb 4, 2010
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 dealership and supposedly repair, I was advised by dealership that the car was thoroughly tested, all codes erased on the on board computer, and car transmission was fixed and working properly. So I drove it home. Drove and shifted fine for about 1 1/2 weeks and I thought it was fixed. Then one night…
Air Bags · at 21,500 miles · reported Jun 3, 2006
On june 3, I had a collision with another auto that had run a red light. The other vehicle was crossing in front of me about 30 MPH and I impacted her car on the passengers side at about 25 MPH. The air bag on my 2002 toyota mr2 did not deploy. Have not had the car repaired yet.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2002 Toyota MR2 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2002 Toyota MR2 as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2002 Toyota MR2?
Owners report power train problems most often (2 reports), followed by vehicle speed control (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 47,000 miles.
Are Toyota recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Toyota dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.