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
The worst 1991 Toyota MR2 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags3
- Steering3
- Engine2
- Locks2
- Acceleration1
Problems by type
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- Airbags3
- Steering3
- Engine2
- Locks2
- Acceleration1
- Tires1
Recalls 1
Air bags
- What is wrong
- The driver's occupant protection system (steering wheel and air bag) exceeds the 60g thorax criterion in the federal safety agency crash tests.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 91V223000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1991 Toyota MR2 26
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN...
- POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground...
- Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN...
- Obsolete notice
- Supersession notice
- Obsolete notice
- Revision notice
- Supersession notice
- Obsolete notice
- Vehicle replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and...
What 1991 Toyota MR2 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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 without any satisfaction. The last time I pursued the repair more vigorously, and toyota told me they no longer have the repair kits and so cannot fix my car. Now I have just received another recall notice for the same issue, which is clearly an important safety issue. I want the car repaired.
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.
The federal safety agency reference id 91v223. Escondido toyota says they can't replace the steering wheel.
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 be safely maneuvered off the road. The dealer was alerted and determined the entire throttle body must be replaced. The manufacturer has not been alerted.
Driving on interstate at 65 MPH hood flew up and shattered windshield and t-top glass. Secondary latch failed to catch hood from flight and resulted in hood, hood latch, wiper cowl, windshield, and t-top damage. No action taken to correct failure. Some repairs have been made to glass. This has happened 3 times in the same model of vehicle, 3 different cars.
While driving at approximately 35 MPH, consumer heard a flapping type noise that sounded like a belt had come loose. The vehicle immediately died. Consumer was informed that the engine had frozen in the event the vehicle had ran out of oil, however there was fresh oil in the vehicle and no signs of lack of oil. Dealership added that the engine could freeze if the vehicle had at any time run low on oil. Engine had to be replaced.
While driving, a fire started in the engine compartment, located in the rear of the vehicle, there was no damage to the actual body of the car,the only visible damage to the unit was to the engine, (ohio traffic crash report).
Driver's side door would not open from either side of vehicle. Dealer notified, and would not repair unless cost goes to consumer.
Air bag deployment was violent, causing multiple bruises, hearing loss in both ears,cervical strain, severe bruising to both thumbs, and loosened lower bridge in mouth.
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Questions about the 1991 Toyota MR2
Is the 1991 Toyota MR2 reliable?
Owners have filed 12 complaints about the 1991 Toyota MR2, 6.0 times a typical MR2 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1991 Toyota MR2?
Airbags, with 3 complaints. Next is steering (3).
How many recalls does the 1991 Toyota MR2 have?
1 recall, covering air bags.
Was there a recall on the 1991 Toyota MR2 airbags?
Yes, 1 recall: 91V223000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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