MYRModel Year Report

1988 Toyota MR2

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1988 Toyota MR2
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:38:46.441Z

Only 1 complaint 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 1 complaint 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, 1988 highlighted. 1985: 3 complaints 1985 1986: 6 complaints 1987: 5 complaints 1987 1988: 1 complaints 1988 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
1988: 1 complaints
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YearComplaints
19853
19866
19875
19881
19891
199112
19921
19934
20004
20012
20026
20036
20042
20051

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 1 total report mentions: engine and engine cooling.

FIRE
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VEHICLE FIRE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19950223

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1988 Toyota MR2 — pre-purchase inspection

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

FAQ

Is the 1988 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 1988 Toyota MR2?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1988 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.