2003 Toyota MR2 Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2003 Toyota MR2.

20022004
Complaints
10
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 2003 Toyota MR2 Problems

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

#13 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Crash-related:1
#22 complaints

Engine Problems

#31 complaints

Electrical Faults

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2003 Toyota MR2.

Transmission / Drivetrain
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Manual Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2003 Toyota MR2. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

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2003 Toyota MR2 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2003 Toyota MR2 reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2003 Toyota MR2 has 10 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 3 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2003 Toyota MR2?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (3 complaints); Engine Problems (2 complaints); Electrical Faults (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2003 Toyota MR2?
NHTSA complaints for the 2003 Toyota MR2 include 1 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2003 Toyota MR2 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2003 Toyota MR2 as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2003 Toyota MR2?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (transmission / drivetrain) and verify open recalls have been addressed.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Toyota MR2 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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