1991 TOYOTA MR2 PROBLEMS

Common Complaints and Reliability

• 1. Air bag deployment:

  • air bag deployment was violent, causing multiple bruises, hearing loss, and other injuries
    
  • driveline flipped out and caused false deployment, resulting in accident
    

• 2. Tire issues:

  • bridgestone tires wear prematurely, causing instability
    

• 3. Mechanical issues:

  • driver's side door would not open
    
  • throttle body springs fractured, causing unintended acceleration
    
  • engine died due to possible oil issue, engine had to be replaced
    
  • fire started in engine compartment
    
  • hood flew up while driving, causing damage
    

• 4. Recall issues:

  • repeated recalls for airbag issue, unable to get car repaired
    
  • recall for steering wheel and airbag not being addressed by dealership