Toyota Mr2 Spyder 2003
Model Mr2 Spyder made in 2003 by Toyota got 15 consumer complains as well as 7 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and electronic stability control. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags and engine and engine cooling.
Model 2003
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| TSB-0122-11 | 09/06/2011 | 10042555 | Toyota: information provided for replacing the seat covers for vehicles equipped with side airbags. *pe | 12/16/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| TSB-0064-10 | 02/04/2010 | 10034284 | Toyota: techstream ecu flash reprogramming procedure. flash reprogramming allows the ecu software to be updated without replacing the ecu. flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ecus are released as field-fix procedures de | 11/01/2010 | |
| 04707 | 10/27/2007 | 10023617 | M.i.l. (on) dtc p0171, p030#, and/or p0133 engine running lean in subfreezing ambient temperatures. *nj | 01/14/2008 | |
| 00503 | 04/11/2003 | 10001583 | Malfunction indicator lamp on condition with diagnostic trouble code p0300 stored in the engine control module. *tt | 06/09/2003 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| 01105 | 06/03/2005 | 10015482 | Countermeasures to the air conditioner (a/c) magnetic clutch relay for a/c light flashing (inoperative a/c) issues on some vehicles equipped with a magnetic clutch compressor. *tt | 07/26/2005 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 00303 | 06/13/2003 | 10003356 | Sequential manual transmission (smt) harsh shift. *tt | 10/16/2003 | |
| SEATS | |||||
| TSB-0122-11 | 09/06/2011 | 10042555 | Toyota: information provided for replacing the seat covers for vehicles equipped with side airbags. *pe | 12/16/2011 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 11/27/2008 | 1 | ||
| My car has a hard shift problem. it stops at every traffic light and i have to start it again. also when i shift the stick it changes so hard, it pushes me and shake it itself so hard. i was going to crash when it happened first time. i took it to repair shop. they said transmission control computer needs to be replaced and reprogrammed sequential manual transmission (smt) harsh shift this is a bulletin of toyota, i took it to toyota dealer, they said they will charge for it. it s not under warranty. but it is manufacturing mistake, it s not my mistake. they have to take care of this. what can i do about this? please help. *tr | |||
| 07/19/2004 | 1 | 02/01/2003 | |
| Around 1:48 am while the vehicle was parked it caught on fire. the fire department arrived at the scene and extinguished the fire. the vehicle was towed to a garage for inspection. *ak the relay switch under the battery caused the fire. reported by a progressive insurance inspector. *sc *jb | |||
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL | |||
| 11/27/2008 | 1 | ||
| My car has a hard shift problem. it stops at every traffic light and i have to start it again. also when i shift the stick it changes so hard, it pushes me and shake it itself so hard. i was going to crash when it happened first time. i took it to repair shop. they said transmission control computer needs to be replaced and reprogrammed sequential manual transmission (smt) harsh shift this is a bulletin of toyota, i took it to toyota dealer, they said they will charge for it. it s not under warranty. but it is manufacturing mistake, it s not my mistake. they have to take care of this. what can i do about this? please help. *tr | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | |||
| 09/29/2003 | 1 | ||
| While driving catalytic converter broke off into pieces. dealer replaced catalytic converter. *ak | |||
| EQUIPMENT | |||
| 02/25/2004 | 3 | ||
| - new toyota camry le purchased january 2004 - on february 25th key would not turn (took 10 - 15 minutes to start it) - later while parking, the car the steering locked turning the car to the right - the car accelerated and surged despite depressing the brake (same as odi peo4021) - though the car broke a metal flag pole, damaged a retaining wall, and fell seven feet into a major street, the air bags did not deploy - car is severely damaged: wheels, tires, front end, gas tank, front axle - driver has a swollen and sore knee along with significant soft tissue injuries including back pain *sc *jb | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - FOG LIGHTS | |||
| 11/13/2005 | 19400 | 1 | 11/28/2004 |
| During the course of normal, everyday driving, the driver's side fog lamp lense obtained a hole. this allows water, among other elements to compromise the integrity of the fog lamp as well as the fog lamp bulb. the toyota dealership has refused to replace this under the manufaturer's warranty and/or the extended warranty. i am seeking to purchase and replace the fog lamp, myself. *nm | |||
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 06/15/2003 | 1100 | ||
| Problem 1: transmission will at random times during driving go into neutral without warning and lose power slowing the vehicle until it dies. the car will then not have power steering making it difficult to control. this has happened four times while driving in traffic twice causing a near serious accident. it has left my wife stranded and requiring the dealer to tow the vehicle as it would not re-start. it happened one time where there was room to pull to the roadside without incident. the car ran roughly and would not idle for a period of time as well as not go into forward or reverse gear. after about 1/2 hour i was able to get it into gear, but the check engine and sequential transmission lights were on. by the time i got to the dealer about 15 miles only the check engine light was still on. they found some codes but no one could find them in the book. problem 2: after owning the car for about ten days, my wife parked the car in our driveway with the e-brake set and the car in gear as per the owners manual and the instruction of the sales team. after about 15 minutes, our neighbor came to our door and told us our car had rolled out of the driveway causing damage to the vehicle and our granite mailbox. i have statements from them as they were eye-witnesses. one of the witnesses is a certified accident investigator for many years. the dealer checked the brake on three different occasions and each time says the brake is working as it should. to this day, i can get the vehicle to roll on my driveway with the brake on. i had the shop foreman look at it with me in the car and him driving it. we parked on a hill behind the dealer, he set the e-brake and released the foot brake and the car rolled. after two more attempts and the brake lever at the maximum physical travel, the brake set to hold the car, by now at the bottom of the hill. he then stated that the brake was in working order. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 08/26/2010 | 76000 | ||
| Sequential manual transmission clutch failed to completely disengage leaving the car in gear with potential crash results. transmission computer was replaced after 3 separate times in the shop. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 06/15/2003 | 1100 | ||
| Problem 1: transmission will at random times during driving go into neutral without warning and lose power slowing the vehicle until it dies. the car will then not have power steering making it difficult to control. this has happened four times while driving in traffic twice causing a near serious accident. it has left my wife stranded and requiring the dealer to tow the vehicle as it would not re-start. it happened one time where there was room to pull to the roadside without incident. the car ran roughly and would not idle for a period of time as well as not go into forward or reverse gear. after about 1/2 hour i was able to get it into gear, but the check engine and sequential transmission lights were on. by the time i got to the dealer about 15 miles only the check engine light was still on. they found some codes but no one could find them in the book. problem 2: after owning the car for about ten days, my wife parked the car in our driveway with the e-brake set and the car in gear as per the owners manual and the instruction of the sales team. after about 15 minutes, our neighbor came to our door and told us our car had rolled out of the driveway causing damage to the vehicle and our granite mailbox. i have statements from them as they were eye-witnesses. one of the witnesses is a certified accident investigator for many years. the dealer checked the brake on three different occasions and each time says the brake is working as it should. to this day, i can get the vehicle to roll on my driveway with the brake on. i had the shop foreman look at it with me in the car and him driving it. we parked on a hill behind the dealer, he set the e-brake and released the foot brake and the car rolled. after two more attempts and the brake lever at the maximum physical travel, the brake set to hold the car, by now at the bottom of the hill. he then stated that the brake was in working order. | |||
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 09/22/2009 | 66000 | 1 | |
| Plate under engine comes loose, hanging under car and exposing the engine compartment to the road. this plate had come loose several times and i have replaced screws to put it back in place, but this time it completely failed and broke. *tr | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 04/07/2005 | 9142 | 1 | 11/25/2002 |
| 2003 toyota mr2 spyder bridgestone potenza re040 215/45r16 dot no. ej1ejaa3602, mounted on driver's side rear wheel mileage at failure: 9142 road conditions at failure: clear, dry, ~ 40 f., south-bound on u.s. i-69 michigan exit no. 3, no road hazards, 70 mph vehicle speed the tire in question was inspected by a qualified tire dealer the evening before the blow out. the tire pressure was certified to manufacturer | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 11/27/2008 | 1 | ||
| My car has a hard shift problem. it stops at every traffic light and i have to start it again. also when i shift the stick it changes so hard, it pushes me and shake it itself so hard. i was going to crash when it happened first time. i took it to repair shop. they said transmission control computer needs to be replaced and reprogrammed sequential manual transmission (smt) harsh shift this is a bulletin of toyota, i took it to toyota dealer, they said they will charge for it. it s not under warranty. but it is manufacturing mistake, it s not my mistake. they have to take care of this. what can i do about this? please help. *tr | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MI | SOUTHFIELD | 48034 | PAGE TOYOTA | 800 331 9525 |
| NV | LAS VEGAS | 89108 | CENTENIAL TOYOTA | 702 942 3800 |
| TX | DENTON | 76210 | JIM MCNATT TOYOTA | 888-380-1090 |