Toyota Mr2 1992
Model Mr2 made in 1992 by Toyota got 1 consumer complain there is 1 recall as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to structure. . Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, structure. There was one recall concerning air bags . The car has 2 modeles with engines 2.0l, 2.2l.
Model 1992
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 20/27/23 | 22/34/27 | Premium | $ 881 | 1 | 910821 |
| ( 2.2L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 22/29/25 | 25/37/29 | Regular | $ 720 | 1 | 911024 |
| ( 2.2L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 22/28/24 | 25/36/29 | Regular | $ 751 | 1 | 911024 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 91V223000 | TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. | from 01/01/1990 to 11/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 26395 | 03/20/1992 | OVSC | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 12/24/1991 | 01/06/1992 | 571 | 208 | |||||
| Defect Summary | The driver's occupant protection system (steering wheel and air bag) exceeds the 60g thorax criterion in nhtsa crash tests. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace the steering wheel with a modified wheel designed for increased energy absorption. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: steering wheel and air bag; fmvss 208.vehicle description: passenger vehicles. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| EG93001 | 02/01/1993 | 39588 | Changed egr vacuum modulator. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TRUNK LID | |||||
| AX00101 | 03/09/2001 | 619097 | Technical service bulletin regarding retro-fit internal trunk release kits. *tt | 05/14/2001 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 07/01/2009 | 30 | 1 | |
| 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 | |||