Total Complaints
1 filings
TOYOTA MR2 SPYDER · model year
2000 TOYOTA MR2 SPYDER
1 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2000TOYOTAMR2 SPYDER carries 1 consumer safety complaint in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2000 MR2 SPYDER is engine and engine cooling with 1 filings. Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 51 investigation files overlapping the 2000 MR2 SPYDER, and 1 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
1
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20040422ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
THE CAR HAS HAD ALL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE. THE CAR WAS INSPECTED AND FULL OF OIL ON JUNE 27, 2003. THE CAR WAS DRIVEN TEN DAYS IN TOTAL, FOR APPROX. 600 MILES SINCE THAT DATE. THE CAR PASSED AN EMISSIONS TEST (AT HIGH RPM) ON JULY 29, 2003. THE CAR ENGINE DIED ON AUGUST 1, 2003. THE ENGINE SUFFERED OIL STARVARTION, AND REQUIRES A REPLACEMENT ENGINE. TOYOTA HAS DENIED ANY WARRANTY COVERAGE, CLAIMING THE OIL STARVATION WAS DUE TO MY NEGLIGENCE. THIS IS DESPITE THE FACT THAT I HAVE PROVEN, BEYOND ANY REASONABLE DOUBT, THAT THE CAR LOST ALL OF ITS OIL IN A TWO-DAY PERIOD. REMAINING ENGINE OIL WAS REPORTED TO BE SOMEWHAT SLUDGY.
Mileage: 38,248
Compare 2000TOYOTAMR2 SPYDER to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 1 Open
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2000 TOYOTA MR2 SPYDER have?▼
The 2000 TOYOTA MR2 SPYDER has 1 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 TOYOTA MR2 SPYDER?▼
The most-complained component for the 2000 TOYOTA MR2 SPYDER is ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include various components.
Is the 2000 TOYOTA MR2 SPYDER safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.