MYRModel Year Report

1987 Toyota MR2

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1987 Toyota MR2
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:38:56.616Z

Only 5 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 5 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, 1987 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
1987: 5 complaints
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YearComplaints
19853
19866
19875
19881
19891
199112
19921
19934
20004
20012
20026
20036
20042
20051

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 5 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 5 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

CRASH
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IN 1987 I HAD A TOYOTA MR2 AND WAS IN AN ACCIDENT IN WHICH THE GAS PEDAL STUCK. FORTUNATELY, IT WAS A SINGLE VEHICLE CRASH ON A CALIFORNIA INTERSTATE. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20100204

SEAT BELTS

1 of 5 total reports mentions: seat belts.

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SEAT BELT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DOES NOT RELEASE FROM LOCKING MECHANISM. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20010306

POWER TRAIN

1 of 5 total reports mentions: power train.

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BOUGHT CAR WITH 97,800 MILES CARFAX REPORTS MUCH HIGHER MILES THAN THAT. ODOMETER WAS TAMPERED WITH.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20001013

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

1 of 5 total reports mentions: latches/locks/linkages.

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WHILE DRIVING HOOD LATCH RELEASED, CAUSING HOOD TO FLY UP, BLOCKING DRIVERS VISION, AND CRACKING THE WINDSHIELD. *AK THE CRUMPLED HOOD DAMAGED THE SUS ROOF AS WELL. *YH

NHTSA ODI report, 20010306

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 5 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 19870818 — PE (closed 19871210)

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1987 Toyota MR2 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1987 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 1987 Toyota MR2?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1987 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.