MYRModel Year Report

1983 Toyota Cressida

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1983 Toyota Cressida
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:45:47.755Z

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
1

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1983

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1982: 1 complaint 1983: 1 complaint 1983 1 1984: 2 complaints 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 1983: 1 complaint 1983 1 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 1983: 1 complaint 1983 1 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

1983: 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.

Latches/locks/linkages

1 of 1 total report mentions: latches/locks/linkages, most commonly citing latch.

Show complaint excerpts

While driving the vehicle the hood would fly open without any warning. This has happened several times over the past month. First the hood started shaking, and then the hood would fly open.

NHTSA ODI report, 1997-08-11

Safety timeline

1 recall · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1984-10-03Engine and engine cooling84V108000 Oil pressure sender gauge may be defective. Continued engine operation under high temperature and high pressure may cause the sending unit to leak oil or may cause the engine to lock up.

    Remedy: Replacement of the oil sender gauge without cost to the owner.

    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

1983 Toyota Cressida — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Latches/locks/linkages: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 84V108000 · Engine and engine cooling
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1983 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 1983 Toyota Cressida?
The most-reported component is latches/locks/linkages, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1983 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.