MYRModel Year Report

2003 Toyota MR2

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2003 Toyota MR2
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:38:50.506Z

Only 6 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 6 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, 2003 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 2003 2004: 2 complaints 2004 2005: 1 complaints 2005
2003: 6 complaints
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YearComplaints
19853
19866
19875
19881
19891
199112
19921
19934
20004
20012
20026
20036
20042
20051

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 6 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

POWER TRAIN

3 of 6 total reports mention: power train.

CRASH
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THE CAR WAS PARKED WITH ENGINE RUNNING AND PARKING BRAKE ON. I RELEASED THE BRAKE ON AND THE CAR LURCHED FORWARD CROSSING A CURB AND HITTING A ALUMINUM GUARD RAIL. THE SERVICE SEQ TRANSMISAME LIGHT CAME ON . AFTER BEING TOWED TO THE DEALER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20131229

ENGINE

2 of 6 total reports mention: engine.

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PURCHASED USED FROM CARMAX AND WITHIN 100 MILES THE TRANSMISSION LIGHT CAME ON, IT WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF FIRST GEAR. I HAD IT DELIVERED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE LOOKED AT, AND IT REFUSED TO GO INTO REVERSE GEAR NEXT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130521

POWER TRAIN

1 of 6 total reports mentions: power train.

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3/15 05 1ST PROBLEM CAME TO A STOP AND WOULD NOT RECOGNIZE GEARS HAD IT TOWED. TOYOTA REPLACED COMPUTER TRANSMISSION. 6/7/06 2ND TIME CAME TO A STOP IN 3 LANE ROAD IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AND COULDN'T RECOGNIZE GEARS. TOYOTA REPLACED COMPUTER ENGINE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20060720

POWER TRAIN

1 of 6 total reports mentions: power train.

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THE DRAIN TUBES IN THE CAR DOES NOT WORK SO, RAIN AND SNOW WILL MAKE THE CAR FILL WITH WATER . IF THE CAR IS FULL OF WATER THE COMPUTER IN THE CAR DOESN'T READ CAUSING THE CAR TO FAIL WHICH HAPPENED TO ME ON THE FREEWAY. I COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20070419

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 of 6 total reports mentions: fuel/propulsion system.

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PURCHASED USED FROM CARMAX AND WITHIN 100 MILES THE TRANSMISSION LIGHT CAME ON, IT WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF FIRST GEAR. I HAD IT DELIVERED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE LOOKED AT, AND IT REFUSED TO GO INTO REVERSE GEAR NEXT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130521

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2003 Toyota MR2 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (2 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 2003 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 2003 Toyota MR2?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2003 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.