Model year
2003 Toyota MR2
NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 6 complaints for the 2003 Toyota MR2 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 0 recalls and 12 complaints under MR2 SPYDER. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are POWER TRAIN (3), ENGINE (2), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (1). NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 25 mpg combined (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,700, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 4 complaints
- 2001 2 complaints
- 2002 6 complaints
- 2003 6 complaints
- 2004 2 complaints
- 2005 1 complaints
Recalls
No recalls are listed for this name in the matched NHTSA file.
Complaints
6 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| MR2 SPYDER | 0 | 12 |
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MR2 · 1.8L · Manual 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 29 | 25 | — | — | $2,700 |
| MR2 · 1.8L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 30 | 25 | — | — | $2,700 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2003 Toyota MR2 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.