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Toyota MR2 · 2nd gen (1991–1995)

1992 Toyota MR2

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Watch out for

Reputation: what owners and the press report. Tap one to see what to check.

  • Worn gearbox synchros 1991–1992 One source so far

    What to check: Shift through every gear, hot, listening for crunching.

    Hagerty names crunchy shifts from weak synchros as the one common fault beyond neglect, fixed with uprated synchros for 1993.

    Sources 1

Recalls

  • 91V223000 1991–1992

    In NHTSA's crash tests the steering wheel and driver's airbag let too much force reach the chest. The steering wheel is replaced with one that absorbs more energy.2,3,4

Checked against NHTSA records on 21 October 2026.

Sources

  1. Hagerty (1991–95 buyer's guide)
  2. NHTSA recalls (1991 MR2)
  3. NHTSA recalls (1992 MR2)
  4. NHTSA campaign 91V223000