Transmission Stuck In Gear Problems of Toyota MR2

Toyota MR2 owners have reported 2 problems related to transmission stuck in gear (under the power train category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Toyota MR2 based on all problems reported for the MR2.

1 Transmission Stuck In Gear problem of the 2004 Toyota MR2

Failure Date: 12/21/2010

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Mr2 spider. The contact stated that the check transmission light illuminated on the instrument panel. Whenever this occurred, the vehicle became difficult or impossible to shift gears. An authorized dealer inspected the vehicle and stated that the codes to the transmission module needed to be replaced. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 32,000. Updated 04/10/lj the consumer stated over a year ago, the vehicle started stalling after about 50 miles. The event became more and more frequent, after a short 50 mile drive. When he stopped, the motor would re-start, but the sequential transmission would not respond until the vehicle was turned off for about 30 seconds. On one occasion, the transmission became stuck in 2nd gear. Updated 04/13/12.

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2 Transmission Stuck In Gear problem of the 2002 Toyota MR2

Failure Date: 10/27/2009

The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Mr2 spyder. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a clutch replacement when he was advised that the transmission would also need replacing. Both were replaced however, when the contact drove the vehicle off the dealers lot, the engine seized. The engine was replaced by a different dealer. The vehicle began to become stuck in certain gears and would stall sporadically. The transmission warning light was illuminated since the date the transmission was replaced. The vehicle was not further diagnosed or repaired. The current and failure mileage was approximately 47,000. Updated 01/31/11/ the engine gaskets and catalytic converter were replaced. Updated 04/20/11.

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