1986 Toyota MR2Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 1986 Toyota MR2, most often about the parking brake. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 7, 2010. Updated daily.
Where the 1986 Toyota MR2 has problems
6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Parking brake | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1986 Toyota MR2 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1986 vs. every other MR2 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the MR2 median. How we score
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NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1986 Toyota MR2, and the recalls they led to.
- ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRESNo recall
What MR2 owners report
Recent parking brake complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
SEAT BELTS ARE CONTROLLED FROM A PLASTIC PIECE WHICH MAKES CONTACT WITH DOOR. OUT OF ALL THREE MR2'S I OWN AND ONES THAT I'VE SEEN NONE OF THEM ARE INTACT. MAKING ALL THE SEAT BELTS USELESS. I'VE SOLVED THIS PROBLEM BY BUYING A FIVE POINT RACE HARNESS'. EMERGENCY BRAKES ARE NOTORIOUS FOR BREAKING.…
PARKING BRAKE FREEZES IN LOCKED POSITION EVERYTIME THE WEATHER GETS BELOW FREEZING, ALSO TRANSMISSION GEARS GRIND WHEN ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT AT RPM OVER 4000. *AK
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