MYRModel Year Report

1987 Toyota MR2

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1987 Toyota MR2
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:55:27.488Z

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
5

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1985: 3 complaints 1985 1986: 6 complaints 1987: 5 complaints 1987 5 1988: 1 complaint 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1991: 12 complaints 1992: 1 complaint 1992 1993: 4 complaints 2000: 4 complaints 2000 2001: 2 complaints 2002: 6 complaints 2002 2003: 6 complaints 2004: 2 complaints 2004 2005: 1 complaint
1985: 3 complaints 1985 1986: 6 complaints 1986 1987: 5 complaints 1987 5 1988: 1 complaint 1988 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1991: 12 complaints 1991 1992: 1 complaint 1992 1993: 4 complaints 1993 2000: 4 complaints 2000 2001: 2 complaints 2001 2002: 6 complaints 2002 2003: 6 complaints 2003 2004: 2 complaints 2004 2005: 1 complaint 2005
1985: 3 complaints 1985 1986: 6 complaints 1986 1987: 5 complaints 1987 5 1988: 1 complaint 1988 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1991: 12 complaints 1991 1992: 1 complaint 1992 1993: 4 complaints 1993 2000: 4 complaints 2000 2001: 2 complaints 2001 2002: 6 complaints 2002 2003: 6 complaints 2003 2004: 2 complaints 2004 2005: 1 complaint 2005

1987: 5 complaints

View as data table
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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-02-04

Seat belts

1 of 5 total reports mentions: seat belts, most commonly citing retractor.

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Seat belt on the passenger side does not release from locking mechanism.

NHTSA ODI report, 2001-03-06

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2000-10-13

Latches/locks/linkages

1 of 5 total reports mentions: latches/locks/linkages, most commonly citing latch.

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2001-03-06

Engine and engine cooling

1 of 5 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    1987-08-18Preliminary evaluationClosed 1987-12-10 Engine compartment fires

Buy-smart checklist

1987 Toyota MR2 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Power train: 1 report 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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.