The contact owns a 1991 N/A Toyota MR2. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 91V223000 (Air Bags). The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, who confirmed that the parts were on back order. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer provided a Lien letter. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Vehicle safety record
2000 Toyota MR2 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2000 Toyota MR2 with NHTSA, most often about the engine & cooling (3) and the airbags (1). There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 2001 has 2.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical MR2 year, for its age
#281 most complained-about 2000 vehicle
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2000 Toyota MR2 problems
Share of all 4 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
No recalls for the 2000 Toyota MR2
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4 complaints about the 2000 Toyota MR2
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota mr2. The contact stated that the vehicle consumed oil at an alarming rate. The vehicle was not repaired or diagnosed. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure and current mileage was 122,000.
Similar to the hundreds of other early affected 1zz engines (mr2, corolla, matrix, vibe and others) my engine is currently burning 1 quart every 400 miles. My mechanic has noted that it is due to piston rings or the off shaped bore in earlier 1zz engines. So the engine is burning oil and my head is also being starved for much needed oil. I am now jeopardizing the oxygen sensors and catalytic converter which were just replaced. *Tr
In june of 2006 I heard a ticking noise in the engine of my 2000 mr2 spyder. When I brought t to the dealership they told my I had spun a bearing due to oil starvation, even though I had my oil changed every 3000 miles. The dealership replaced the bearings and crank and the noise was gone. 2 Months later, after driving 4000 miles and having the oil changed after 2500, the ticking noise returned. The dealership again stated that I had a spun bearing due to oil starvation. When investigated further the tech said...
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that the small block of the engine isn't allowing oil to reach the pistons. When I searched online I found that multiple other mr2 spyder owners have experienced the same problems. *Jb
Toyota MR2: every year compared
All MR2 years2000 Toyota MR2 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Toyota MR2 | 4 | 0 | C | |
| 2000 Toyota Camry | 530 | 4 | D | Compare |
| 2000 Toyota 4RUNNER | 493 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2000 Toyota Sienna | 374 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 2000 Toyota Avalon | 183 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2000 Toyota Corolla | 156 | 5 | C | Compare |
| 2000 Toyota Celica | 106 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 2000 Toyota Echo | 86 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 2000 Toyota RAV4 | 40 | 3 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2000 Toyota MR2
Does the 2000 Toyota MR2 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2000 Toyota MR2 right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Toyota MR2?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the engine & cooling (3), airbags (1).
How many complaints has the 2000 Toyota MR2 had?
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on November 29, 2006 and the latest on March 13, 2026. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2000 Toyota MR2 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Toyota MR2 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Toyota MR2 years have the most complaints?
2002 (32), 2003 (31), 1991 (12). See every Toyota MR2 year compared.
What should I do if my 2000 Toyota MR2 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data