2000 TOYOTA MR2 SPYDER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
0
Recalls
9
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2000 TOYOTA MR2 SPYDER
The 2000 TOYOTA MR2 SPYDER has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 9 technical service bulletins have been issued by Toyota Motor Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine And Engine Cooling (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2000 TOYOTA MR2 SPYDER
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2000 TOYOTA MR2 SPYDER. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2000 TOYOTA MR2 SPYDER
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 TOYOTA MR2 SPYDER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE CAR HAS HAD ALL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE. THE CAR WAS INSPECTED AND FULL OF OIL ON JUNE 27, 2003. THE CAR WAS DRIVEN TEN DAYS IN TOTAL, FOR APPROX. 600 MILES SINCE THAT DATE. THE CAR PASSED AN EMISSIONS TEST (AT HIGH RPM) ON JULY 29, 2003. THE CAR ENGINE DIED ON AUGUST 1, 2003. THE ENGINE SUFFERED OIL STARVARTION, AND REQUIRES A REPLACEMENT ENGINE. TOYOTA HAS DENIED ANY WARRANTY COVERAGE, CLAIMING THE OIL STARVATION WAS DUE TO MY NEGLIGENCE. THIS IS DESPITE THE FACT THAT I HAVE PROVEN, BEYOND ANY REASONABLE DOUBT, THAT THE CAR LOST ALL OF ITS OIL IN A TWO-DAY PERIOD. REMAINING ENGINE OIL WAS REPORTED TO BE SOMEWHAT SLUDGY.
Safety Rating for the 2000 TOYOTA MR2 SPYDER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2000 TOYOTA MR2 SPYDER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2000 TOYOTA MR2 SPYDER
Toyota Motor Corporation has issued 9 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2000 TOYOTA MR2 SPYDER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
00503 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON CONDITION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0300 STORED IN THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE. *TT
EG01401 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME 1ZZ-FE AND 2ZZ-GE ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT SQUEALING AND/OR RATTLING NOISES EMANATING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT DURING VEHICLE OPERATION, ESPECIALLY DURING DECELERATION AT SLOW SPEEDS AFTER COLD SOAK. *TT
BO02101 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE HOOD RELEASE OPERATION. *JG
352 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
SUBJECT REGARDING HEADLIGHT SERVICEABILITY. *TT
BO02900 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
TO IMPROVE THE SERVICEABILITY OF CERTAIN 2000 MODEL YEAR VEHICLE HEADLIGHTS, BOSSES HAVE BEEN ADDED TO THE HEALIGHTS. IF A HEADLIGHT MOUNTING TAB IS DAMAGED, THE HEADLIGHT CAN BE REUSED. *TT
000523 — SUSPENSION
SUBJECT REGARDING WHEEL BALANCE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE. *TT
NV00800 — STRUCTURE
INFORMATION REGARDING VEHICLES EXHIBITNG SQUEAK NOISE FROM THE FRONT OF VEHICLE. *MR
PG00500 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
SUBJECT REGARDING ECU-B1 FUSE INSTALLATION DURING PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION. *TT
SU00499 — SUSPENSION
INFORMATION REGARDING WHEEL BALANCE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2000 TOYOTA MR2 SPYDER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the TOYOTA MR2 SPYDER
- 2000 TOYOTA MR2 SPYDER (current)
- 2001 TOYOTA MR2 SPYDER — 0 complaints
- 2002 TOYOTA MR2 SPYDER — 0 complaints
- 2003 TOYOTA MR2 SPYDER — 20 complaints
- 2005 TOYOTA MR2 SPYDER — 0 complaints
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