MYRModel Year Report

1983 Toyota Cressida

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1983 Toyota Cressida
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:28:51.448Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Toyota Cressida Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1983 highlighted. 1981: 0 complaints 1981 1982: 1 complaints 1983: 1 complaints 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 1992
1983: 1 complaints
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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.

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. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19970811

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19841003 — engine and engine cooling

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.

Campaign 84V108000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19850830 — EA (closed 19880218)

SUDDEN ACCELERATION

I 19860402 — DP (closed 19860609)

SUDDEN ACCELERATION

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1983 Toyota Cressida — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for latches/locks/linkages issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 84V108000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
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:hood:latch, 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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.