MYRModel Year Report

1985 Toyota MR2

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1985 Toyota MR2
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:38:55.810Z

Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Toyota MR2 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1985 highlighted. 1985: 3 complaints 1985 1986: 6 complaints 1987: 5 complaints 1987 1988: 1 complaints 1989: 1 complaints 1989 1991: 12 complaints 1992: 1 complaints 1992 1993: 4 complaints 2000: 4 complaints 2000 2001: 2 complaints 2002: 6 complaints 2002 2003: 6 complaints 2004: 2 complaints 2004 2005: 1 complaints 2005
1985: 3 complaints
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YearComplaints
19853
19866
19875
19881
19891
199112
19921
19934
20004
20012
20026
20036
20042
20051

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 3 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SEAT BELTS

1 of 3 total reports mentions: seat belts.

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THIS VEHICLE APPEARS TO USE A MECHANICAL (MADE OUT OF PLASTIC!) ROCKER LEVER THAT ENGAGES THE SEAT BELT REEL WHEN THE DOORS ARE SHUT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20010611

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

1 of 3 total reports mentions: exterior lighting.

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HEADLIGHTS GO OUT WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19970109

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 3 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.

FIRE
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DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, ANOTHER VEHICLE HONKED, TURNED TO LOOK, VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960404

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 19870818 — PE (closed 19871210)

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1985 Toyota MR2 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1985 Toyota MR2 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1985 Toyota MR2?

The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1985 Toyota MR2 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.