2000-2005 Toyota MR2 Spyder: Reliability

Updated: 11/23/08

2000 Toyota MR2 Spyder
2005 Toyota MR2 Spyder
View the Photo Gallery

2000-2005 Toyota MR2 Spyder 

  • Price Range:  $6,400 - $15,000
CG Rating

43

out of 100

About our Road Test

Pricing

Explore

View Another Vehicle

Our reliability study for this generation Toyota MR2 Spyder includes details on average repair costs, manufacturer recalls, and everything you need to know to gauge the long-term reliability of this generation Toyota MR2 Spyder .

Trouble Spots

Consumer Guide's® Auto Editors have scoured repair bulletins and questioned mechanics to search for commonly occurring problems for a particular vehicle. In some cases we also give possible manufacturer-suggested solutions. In many instances these trouble spots are Technical Service Bulletins posted by the manufacturer, however, we have our own expert looking at additional vehicle problems.

Brake noise: Original-equipment brakes make clicking noises. (2000)

Hood/trunk: Some hoods may be hard to open because of poor spring effort. There is a new hood latch with new springs to correct the problem. (2000-01)

Consumer Guide® Estimated Repair Costs

This table lists costs of likely repairs for comparison with other vehicles. The dollar amount includes the cost of the part(s) and labor (based on $50 per hour) for the typical repair without extras or add-ons. Like the pricing information, replacement costs can vary widely depending on region. Expect charges at a new-car dealership to be slightly higher.
Item Name Repair Cost
A/C Compressor $395
Alternator $535
Automatic Transmission or Transaxle $790
Brakes $455
Clutch, Pressure Plate, Bearing $390
Constant Velocity Joints $850
Exhaust System $650
Radiator $405
Shocks and/or Struts $1,300
Timing Chain or Belt $560
Advertisement

2000-2005 Toyota MR2 Spyder Buying Resources

Search Local Listings
Sell Your Car
Free CARFAX Record Check

Car Buying Resources

Trade-in Calculator

Research how much your car is truly worth.

Trade-in Calculator

Used Cars

Search online classifieds and find a local dealer.

Search Local Listings

Vehicle History Report

Get a CARFAX Vehicle History Report. The first...

Get a CARFAX report

What's Under the Hood?

Learn about how cars work.

Learn Things

Insurance

We're dedicated to making insurance easier.

Get Insurance

Sell Your Car

Reach over 8 million buyers.

Sell Your Car

Search
Local Listings


to

submit

Vehicle
History Report

CARFAX

FREE CARFAX Record Check

Looking at a used car, check for costly hidden problems before
you buy.

Go
Advertisement
Advertisement