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1987 Toyota MR2 2dr Coupe (4-spd Automatic)

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1987 Toyota MR2 – exterior
Photo: Toyota MR2 1587cc registered April 1988 by Charles01, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the W10 (W10, 1985–1989); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: Toyota MR2 1587cc registered April 1988 by Charles01, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: Toyota MR2 1.6 Twin Cam 16V (52751571540) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: 1986 Toyota MR2 1.6 Twin Cam 16V (48556763432) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 1987 Toyota MR2 2dr Coupe (4-spd Automatic) is a 115-hp 1.6-liter coupe with a 4-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $12,858 MSRP and is rated at 25 mpg combined.

It makes 115 horsepower. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 22 mpg city and 29 mpg highway (25 mpg combined).

The MR2 measures 155.0 inches long on a 91.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,350 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeCoupe
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$12,858 ($36,786 *)
Engine
Engine Type4A-GE, 1.6L DOHC 16-valve, naturally aspirated, EFI
Displacement1.6 L
Horsepower115 hp
ValvetrainDOHC, 16-valve
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRWD
Transmission
Transmission4-speed automatic
Fuel Economy
City22 MPG
Highway29 MPG
Combined25 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded
Dimensions & Weight
Length155 in
Width65 in
Height48 in
Wheelbase91.3 in
Curb Weight2,350 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front37 in
Legroom Front43 in
Shoulder Room Front52 in
Hip Room Front51 in
Hip Room Rear51 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

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Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1987 Toyota MR2.

5 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1987 Toyota MR2

Owner Complaints

5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1987 Toyota MR2 (1 mention a crash). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Engine And Engine Cooling1
Latches/Locks/Linkages1
Power Train1
Seat Belts1
Vehicle Speed Control1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Feb 4, 2010 · Vehicle Speed Control Crash
“IN 1987 I HAD A TOYOTA MR2 AND WAS IN AN ACCIDENT IN WHICH THE GAS PEDAL STUCK. FORTUNATELY, IT WAS A SINGLE VEHICLE CRASH ON A CALIFORNIA INTERSTATE. *TR”
Mar 7, 2002 · Engine And Engine Cooling
“I HAVE 12 PAGES OF SUPPOTING DOCUMENTS. THE SHORT VERSION IS THAT I PURCHASED AN ENGINE FROM THE ABOVE-MENTIONED COMPANY THAT WAS DEFECTIVE. I FILED A CLAIM ON 11/16/01, ONLY EIGHT DAYS AFTER THE…”
Mar 6, 2001 · Latches/Locks/Linkages
“WHILE DRIVING HOOD LATCH RELEASED, CAUSING HOOD TO FLY UP, BLOCKING DRIVERS VISION, AND CRACKING THE WINDSHIELD. *AK THE CRUMPLED HOOD DAMAGED THE SUS ROOF AS WELL. *YH”
Mar 6, 2001 · Seat Belts
“SEAT BELT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DOES NOT RELEASE FROM LOCKING MECHANISM. *AK”
Oct 2, 2000 · Power Train
“BOUGHT CAR WITH 97,800 MILES CARFAX REPORTS MUCH HIGHER MILES THAN THAT. ODOMETER WAS TAMPERED WITH.*AK”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1987 TOYOTA MR2. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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