Worst 1986 Toyota MR2 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
Other Equipment
Latches / Locks
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1986 Toyota MR2.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Parking Brake:Conventional | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | 1 | — |
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1986 Toyota MR2 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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