MYRModel Year Report

1993 Toyota MR2

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1993 Toyota MR2
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:55:48.927Z

Only 4 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 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
4

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

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

1993: 4 complaints

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YearComplaints
19853
19866
19875
19881
19891
199112
19921
19934
20004
20012
20026
20036
20042
20051

Known problem areas

Only 4 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Tires

1 of 4 total reports mentions: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.

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While driving down the road it felt like vehicle had a flat tire. Inside of the tire the tread was coming loose. Consumer has taken vehicle to dealer 3TIMES within last 2 years.

NHTSA ODI report, 2000-04-05

Power train

1 of 4 total reports mentions: power train.

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Tl* the contact owns a 1993 Toyota MR2. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent.

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-01-27

Engine and engine cooling

1 of 4 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.

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I was driving at approximately 30 MPH when suddenly the throttle went wide open and the tachometer went to maximum rpms. I depressed the clutch while the engine continued to rev at maximum rpms for approximately 45 seconds.

NHTSA ODI report, 2009-11-16

Air bags

1 of 4 total reports mentions: air bags.

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Takata recall! My airbag light came on and an auto electrical tech said the unit was putting out an electrical code #41 (Unit failure). Chuck patterson scheduled my car for an airbag inspection.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-09-02

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1993 Toyota MR2 — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Power train: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 1 report on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 1993 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 1993 Toyota MR2?
The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1993 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.