1982 Toyota Cressida

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1982 Toyota Cressida
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:44:55.059Z

Only 1 complaint 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 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
1

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1982

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

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

1982: 1 complaint

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

Known problem areas

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Suspension

1 of 1 total report mentions: suspension, most commonly citing macpherson strut.

Show complaint excerpts

Vehicle was taken for regular service, and found that the upper support brackets on the front struts cracked. *ak. Also, replaced EGR valve and removed intake manifold and cleaned it. *ak.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-12-02

Safety timeline

1 recall · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1985-08-30Engineering analysisClosed 1988-02-18 Sudden acceleration
  2. I
    1986-04-02Defect petitionClosed 1986-06-09 Sudden acceleration
  3. R
    1986-10-31Vehicle speed control86V132000 Soldered terminals of the cruise control computer may develop cracks due to improper application of the coating to the printed circuit board.

    Remedy: Replace cruise control computer, if necessary.

Buy-smart checklist

1982 Toyota Cressida — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Suspension: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 86V132000 · Vehicle speed control

FAQ

Is the 1982 Toyota Cressida reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1982 Toyota Cressida?
The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1982 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.