Is the 1988 Toyota Mr2 reliable?

Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1988 Toyota Mr2 has 1 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, 0 recalls. Most common issue: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE (1 complaints). Source: VinItel

What are common problems with the 1988 Toyota Mr2?

Top reported problems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE (1 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinItel

1988 Toyota Mr2 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1988 Toyota Mr2.

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Worst 1988 Toyota Mr2 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#11 complaints

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

Fires:1

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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1988 Toyota Mr2.

Component	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Avg Mileage	Volume
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	1	—	1	—

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

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