MYRModel Year Report

1981 Toyota Cressida

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1981 Toyota Cressida
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:44:52.421Z

Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
0

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1981

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1981: 0 complaints 1981 0 1982: 1 complaint 1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 2 complaints 1985: 4 complaints 1985 1986: 5 complaints 1987: 5 complaints 1987 1988: 2 complaints 1989: 10 complaints 1989 1990: 4 complaints 1991: 7 complaints 1991 1992: 2 complaints
1981: 0 complaints 1981 0 1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 2 complaints 1984 1985: 4 complaints 1985 1986: 5 complaints 1986 1987: 5 complaints 1987 1988: 2 complaints 1988 1989: 10 complaints 1989 1990: 4 complaints 1990 1991: 7 complaints 1991 1992: 2 complaints 1992
1981: 0 complaints 1981 0 1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 2 complaints 1984 1985: 4 complaints 1985 1986: 5 complaints 1986 1987: 5 complaints 1987 1988: 2 complaints 1988 1989: 10 complaints 1989 1990: 4 complaints 1990 1991: 7 complaints 1991 1992: 2 complaints 1992

1981: 0 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19810
19821
19831
19842
19854
19865
19875
19882
198910
19904
19917
19922

Known problem areas

No complaint components on file for this model year.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1981-04-10Seat belts81V031000 On certain vehicles, the wiring harness for the retractor spool release warning light and buzzer of the seat belt system may not have been properly routed at the time of assembly. This can cause…

    Remedy: The wiring harness will be rerouted, if necessary, and a clamp will be added to eliminate possible future interference.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    1985-08-30Engineering analysisClosed 1988-02-18 Sudden acceleration
  3. I
    1986-04-02Defect petitionClosed 1986-06-09 Sudden acceleration

Buy-smart checklist

1981 Toyota Cressida — pre-purchase inspection

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 81V031000 · Seat belts
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1981 Toyota Cressida reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
How many recalls does the 1981 Toyota Cressida have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.