CarRecallWatchThe 2003 Toyota MR2 Spyder has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (4 reports).
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12Owner complaints
2Crashes reported
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2003 Toyota MR2 Spyder recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 2003 Toyota MR2 Spyder.
Most common 2003 Toyota MR2 Spyder problems
Problem areas named in the 12 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 4 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Engine | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
What owners report
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA MR2 SPYDER. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BEING DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE SPUN OUT OF CONTROL AND CRASHED INTO A CURB. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA MR2 SPYDER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE GEAR WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE COMPUTER CHIP AND HYDRAULIC PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,800. UPDATED 12/2/14*CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY WAS REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY. *JS
2003 TOYOTA MR2 SPYDER 6-SPEED TRANSMISSION/ SHIFTING MALFUNCTION - WHILE AT TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE CAR JERKED FORCEFULLY FORWARD WHEN ATTEMPTING TO PROCEED FROM STOPPED POSITION, THEN TURNED ITSELF OFF. THE CAR BECAME INCAPABLE OF SHIFTING AND HAD TO BE TOWED. ECU WAS REPLACED. SIMILAR PROBLEMS RESURFACED. *TR
WHILE DRIVING, THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH BECAME INTERMITTENT IN OPERATION, WITH POTENTIAL OF BEING UNABLE TO DISENGAGE IT. *TR
SEQUENTIAL MANUAL TRANSMISSION CLUTCH FAILED TO COMPLETELY DISENGAGE LEAVING THE CAR IN GEAR WITH POTENTIAL CRASH RESULTS. TRANSMISSION COMPUTER WAS REPLACED AFTER 3 SEPARATE TIMES IN THE SHOP. *TR
2003 Toyota MR2 Spyder questions
Does the 2003 Toyota MR2 Spyder have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2003 Toyota MR2 Spyder at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Toyota MR2 Spyder?
Based on 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (4), Electrical System (4), Vehicle Speed Control (3).
How do I check if a recall on my 2003 Toyota MR2 Spyder has been fixed?
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