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1991 Toyota MR2 Turbo 2dr Coupe (5-spd Manual)

The 1991 Toyota MR2 Turbo 2dr Coupe (5-spd Manual) is a 200-hp 2.0-liter turbocharged coupe with a 5-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $18,478 MSRP and is rated at 20 mpg combined.

It makes 200 horsepower and 200 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 24 mpg highway (20 mpg combined).

The MR2 measures 164.2 inches long on a 94.5-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,758 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeCoupe
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$18,478 ($44,092 *)
Engine
Engine Type3S-GTE, 2.0L DOHC, turbocharged + intercooled
Displacement2 L
Horsepower200 hp
Torque200 lb-ft
ValvetrainDOHC, 16-valve, turbo
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRWD
Transmission
Transmission5-speed manual
1st Gear3.23
2nd Gear1.913
3rd Gear1.258
4th Gear0.918
5th Gear0.731
Reverse3.545
Final Drive4.285
Fuel Economy
City18 MPG
Highway24 MPG
Combined20 MPG
Recommended FuelPremium unleaded
Tank Capacity14 gal
Dimensions & Weight
Length164.2 in
Width66.9 in
Height48.8 in
Wheelbase94.5 in
Curb Weight2,758 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front37.5 in
Legroom Front43.4 in
Shoulder Room Front54 in
Hip Room Front52.2 in
Hip Room Rear52.2 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1991 Toyota MR2. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Dec 24, 1991 · AIR BAGS

THE DRIVER'S OCCUPANT PROTECTION SYSTEM (STEERING WHEEL AND AIR BAG) EXCEEDS THE 60G THORAX CRITERION IN NHTSA CRASH TESTS.

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: REPLACE THE STEERING WHEEL WITH A MODIFIED WHEEL DESIGNED FOR INCREASED ENERGY ABSORPTION.

NHTSA campaign 91V223000

12 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1991 Toyota MR2

Owner Complaints

12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1991 Toyota MR2 (1 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Air Bags3
Steering3
Engine And Engine Cooling2
Latches/Locks/Linkages2
Tires1
Unknown Or Other1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jan 31, 2021 · Steering
“TOLD BY PATT LOBB TOYOTA IN MCKINNEY, TX THAT TOYOTA NA WILL BE REACHING OUT TO ME. "UNABLE TO REPLACE STEERING WHEEL" UNDER RECALL 91V223”
Oct 29, 2019 · Unknown Or Other
“FOR YEARS I HAVE BEEN RECEIVING A RECALL NOTICE FROM TOYOTA EVERY FEW MONTHS. I THINK IT IS FOR AIRBAGS, BUT I'M NOT SURE. THE NOTICE ALWAYS SAYS TO CALL MY LOCAL DEALER, WHICH I HAVE DONE A FEW TIMES…”
Nov 6, 2017 · Steering, Air Bags
“I WAS CHECKING FOR THE TAKATA AIRBAG RECALL AND FOUND THIS RECALL WHICH INCLUDES STEERING WHEEL AND AIRBAG(91V223) AND THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP SAYS IT IS TO OLD OF A RECALL TO FIX.”
Aug 24, 2017 · Steering
“NHTSA REFERENCE ID 91V223. ESCONDIDO TOYOTA SAYS THEY CAN'T REPLACE THE STEERING WHEEL.”
Jul 7, 2006 · Vehicle Speed Control
“DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH ONE OF THE TWO THROTTLE BODY SPRINGS FRACTURED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE TO 80 MPH. THE IGNITION WAS TURNED OFF SEVERAL TIMES SO THE VEHICLE COULD…”

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 1991 TOYOTA MR2. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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