Model year guide

1992 Toyota mr2

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1992 Toyota mr2 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

1992 Toyota mr2 — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

1992 Toyota mr2 at a glance

Safety recalls1
Owner complaints1
Combined20–22 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1992 Toyota mr2 recalls 1

Air Bags NHTSA Campaign #91V223000 · 24/12/1991

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

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

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 7 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

1992 Toyota mr2 common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Structure
Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.

1992 Toyota mr2 MPG & running costs

Combined20–22 mpg
City19 mpg
Highway25 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,400
EPA size classTwo Seaters
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd or Manual 5-spd
Forced inductionTurbocharged
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$5,000 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 3 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1992 Toyota mr2 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$17,000
Fuel only$17,000
Per mile$0.23

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1992 Toyota mr2 trims & engines on record

Trims
With T bar Roof
Engines
2.2L 4-cyl 130 hp

1992 Toyota mr2 vehicles on record

1992 Toyota mr2 1992 Toyota mr2 With T bar RoofJT2SW21N0N0017264

Other Toyota mr2 model years

2005 2003 2001 1991

1992 Toyota mr2 — frequently asked questions

Does the 1992 Toyota mr2 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1992 Toyota mr2. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What are the most common problems with the 1992 Toyota mr2?

Across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are structure.

What gas mileage does the 1992 Toyota mr2 get?

The 1992 Toyota mr2 has U.S. EPA estimates of 20–22 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (3 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.