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Latches, locks and linkagesPart report

1987 Toyota MR2 Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
20%of 5 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1987 Toyota MR2, 20% of the 5 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1991217%
1987120%
1986117%

Other parts of the 1987 Toyota MR2

Engine cooling
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1987 Toyota MR2

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology