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Toyota MR2Model year report

1987 Toyota MR2 Problems

Complaints
5filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
—no mileage reported
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
25 mpgcombined, 1.6L 4-cyl RWD · 22 city / 29 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1987 Toyota MR2 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1987 Toyota MR2. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 1 complaints (20% of the total), followed by latches, locks and linkages (1) and seat belts (1). Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 17 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 1 NHTSA investigation filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Latches, locks and linkages: “While driving hood latch released, causing hood to fly up, blocking drivers vision, and cracking the windshield. The crumpled hood damaged the sus roof as well.”

NHTSA complaint #882187, filed 2001-03

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

20002001220022010
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 1987 Toyota MR2 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
MR2 RWD1.6L 4-cyl4-speed automatic222925$2,700
MR2 RWD1.6L 4-cyl5-speed manual232925$2,700

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1987 Toyota MR2 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

NHTSA investigations

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 17 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 17 bulletins →

Other model years of the Toyota MR2

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2003634,7500—25—Not enough data
2002645,0000—24—Not enough data
199112130,0001—22—Not enough data
19875—0—25—Not enough data
19866250,0000—25—Not enough data

All Toyota MR2 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1987 Toyota MR2 have?

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1987 Toyota MR2 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1987 Toyota MR2 is reported most often?

Engine cooling is named most often, in 1 complaints (20% of the total), followed by latches, locks and linkages with 1.

Has the 1987 Toyota MR2 been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 1987 Toyota MR2 get?

The EPA rates the 1987 Toyota MR2 (MR2, 1.6L 4-cyl) at 25 mpg combined, 22 city and 29 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,700 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.