1991 TOYOTA MR2 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
14
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1991 TOYOTA MR2
The 1991 TOYOTA MR2 has received a total of 14 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (3 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (3 complaints), and Steering (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 1991 TOYOTA MR2
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1991 TOYOTA MR2, potentially affecting up to 26,395 vehicles.
Recall 91V223000 — AIR BAGS
| 26,395 vehicles affected
Defect: THE DRIVER'S OCCUPANT PROTECTION SYSTEM (STEERING WHEEL AND AIR BAG) EXCEEDS THE 60G THORAX CRITERION IN NHTSA CRASH TESTS.
Consequence: THE OCCUPANT PROTECTION SYSTEM DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THEENERGY ABSORPTION REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 208. THIS REDUCES THE CRASH PROTECTIONAFFORDED BY THE STEERING WHEEL AND AIR BAG SYSTEMS IN EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: REPLACE THE STEERING WHEEL WITH A MODIFIED WHEEL DESIGNED FOR INCREASED ENERGY ABSORPTION.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1991 TOYOTA MR2
14 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1991 TOYOTA MR2. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tirestreadbelt | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Controlsprings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TOLD BY PATT LOBB TOYOTA IN MCKINNEY, TX THAT TOYOTA NA WILL BE REACHING OUT TO ME. "UNABLE TO REPLACE STEERING WHEEL" UNDER RECALL 91V223
FOR YEARS I HAVE BEEN RECEIVING A RECALL NOTICE FROM TOYOTA EVERY FEW MONTHS. I THINK IT IS FOR AIRBAGS, BUT I'M NOT SURE. THE NOTICE ALWAYS SAYS TO CALL MY LOCAL DEALER, WHICH I HAVE DONE A FEW TIMES WITHOUT ANY SATISFACTION. THE LAST TIME I PURSUED THE REPAIR MORE VIGOROUSLY, AND TOYOTA TOLD ME THEY NO LONGER HAVE THE REPAIR KITS AND SO CANNOT FIX MY CAR. NOW I HAVE JUST RECEIVED ANOTHER RECALL NOTICE FOR THE SAME ISSUE, WHICH IS CLEARLY AN IMPORTANT SAFETY ISSUE. I WANT THE CAR REPAIRED.
I WAS CHECKING FOR THE TAKATA AIRBAG RECALL AND FOUND THIS RECALL WHICH INCLUDES STEERING WHEEL AND AIRBAG(91V223) AND THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP SAYS IT IS TO OLD OF A RECALL TO FIX.
I WAS CHECKING FOR THE TAKATA AIRBAG RECALL AND FOUND THIS RECALL WHICH INCLUDES STEERING WHEEL AND AIRBAG(91V223) AND THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP SAYS IT IS TO OLD OF A RECALL TO FIX.
NHTSA REFERENCE ID 91V223. ESCONDIDO TOYOTA SAYS THEY CAN'T REPLACE THE STEERING WHEEL.
Safety Rating for the 1991 TOYOTA MR2
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1991 TOYOTA MR2 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1991 TOYOTA MR2
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1991 TOYOTA MR2
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
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