1992 TOYOTA MR2 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1992 TOYOTA MR2
The 1992 TOYOTA MR2 has received a total of 1 safety complaint 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 problem area is the Structurebody (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1992 TOYOTA MR2
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1992 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 1992 TOYOTA MR2
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1992 TOYOTA MR2. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) I BOUGHT MY USED (9,000 MILES APPROX) FROM STEVSON TOYOTA IN AUORA, COLORADO ON MARCH 8, 1993. I WAS NEVER INFORMED BY THE SALESMAN THAT THE INTERNAL TRUNK RELEASED KIT WAS REQUIRED TO FIX THE PROBLEM (NHTSA 39588). OF COURSE THE RECALL NOTICE WAS PRIOR TO MY PURCHASING THE MR-2. I RECALL THAT THE ONLY DISCUSSION CENTER AROUND AS TO WHY THE PREVIOUS OWNER WANTED TO TRADE IN HER CAR. I WAS TOLD BY THE SALESMAN, SHE WANTED A TURBO MR-2 AND LIVED IN CASTLE ROCK, COLORADO. THUS, THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR. HOWEVER, ON SEVERAL OCCASION WHILE HAVING WORK PERFORMED ON MY CAR, I WOULD TELL THE SERVICE TECH ABOUT THE PROBLEM WITH THE TRUNK. I WAS TOLD THAT THE PROBLEM WOULD FIX ITSELF, BY THE MOVING PARTS FALLING BACK INTO PLACE. FOR A NUMBER OF YEARS, STEVSON TOYOTA SERVICED MY MR-2. THEY DID CALL ME AT MY WORK PLACE REGARDING THE REPLACEMENT OF THE STEERING WHEEL SAFETY BAG WHICH LATER BECAME AN ISSUE. I WAS NEVER CONTACTED BY STEVSON TOYOTA REGARDING THE BULLETIN NHTSA #39588 ALSO!! SINCE THAN, NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THE TRUNK INCLUDING A $400.00, BY LOCKSMITH NOT TO DAMAGE MY CAR IN ORDER TO HAVE THE GARAGE REPLACED THE CARS STRUTS. AS TO THE SECOND RECALL, WHICH REQUIRES EDR VACUUM MODULATOR REPLACED AS STATED, NEVER ANY CONTACT BY THIS DEALERSHIP. IT HAS BEEN APPROXIMATELY 6 MONTHS SINCE THE TRUNK LOCK WORK, WITH PERSONAL ITEMS INSIDE THE TRUNK. [XXX] *TR
Safety Rating for the 1992 TOYOTA MR2
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1992 TOYOTA MR2 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1992 TOYOTA MR2
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1992 TOYOTA MR2
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
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