MYRModel Year Report

1986 Toyota Cressida

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1986 Toyota Cressida
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:28:43.439Z

Only 5 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 5 complaints 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, 1986 highlighted. 1981: 0 complaints 1981 1982: 1 complaints 1983: 1 complaints 1983 1984: 2 complaints 1985: 4 complaints 1985 1986: 5 complaints 1986 1987: 5 complaints 1987 1988: 2 complaints 1989: 10 complaints 1989 1990: 4 complaints 1991: 7 complaints 1991 1992: 2 complaints 1992
1986: 5 complaints
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YearComplaints
19810
19821
19831
19842
19854
19865
19875
19882
198910
19904
19917
19922

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 5 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 5 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

CRASH INJURY
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SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHEN VEHICLE PLACED IN DRIVE, CAUSING ACCIDENT/INJURIES. *DH

NHTSA ODI report, 19960711

SUSPENSION

1 of 5 total reports mentions: suspension.

STEERING

1 of 5 total reports mentions: steering.

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RACK AND PINION STEERING LEAKED FLUID/REPLACED RACK AND PINION. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19961003

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 5 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.

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THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD CRACKED . TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19951010

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 5 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 19860402 — DP (closed 19860609)

SUDDEN ACCELERATION

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1986 Toyota Cressida — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1986 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 1986 Toyota Cressida?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1986 Toyota Cressida have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.