2003 TOYOTA MR2 PROBLEMS

2003 TOYOTA MR2 PROBLEMS

2003 TOYOTA MR2 PROBLEMS

Issues by Year

Years to avoid. Click on columns for details

Malfunction Modules

Common Complaints and Reliability

  • 1. Transmission Problems:

    • Car would not recognize gears, had to be towed, Toyota replaced computer transmission
    • Car could not recognize gears, had to be towed, Toyota replaced computer engine
    • Transmission went into "N" while in 4th gear, Toyota replaced pump assy. seqen.

  • 2. Engine Problems:

    • Computer controlled power train makes throttle, transmission, and starter inter-dependent, causing vehicle to repeatedly lose power and coast to a stop
    • Car stalled while parked, dealer found broken hydraulic line from corroding, putting in new computer for $6600
    • Car stalled and lost power while driving, vehicle had to be towed, Toyota dealer found nothing wrong but car is unsafe as is manufactured

  • 3. Water Leakage Problems:

    • Drain tubes in car do not work, causing car to fill with water during rain and snow, resulting in computer failure while driving, happened multiple times despite attempted repairs

  • 4. General Problem:

    • Car stalled while driving at 25mph, steering and gears seized. Manufacter not notified, vehicle not yet repaired.

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