MYRModel Year Report

1986 Toyota Cressida

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1986 Toyota Cressida
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:45:50.638Z

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
5

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

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

Engine and engine cooling

2 of 5 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe and gasoline.

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The exhaust manifold cracked . Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-10-10

Vehicle speed control

1 of 5 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

CRASHINJURY
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Sudden acceleration when vehicle placed in drive, causing accident/injuries.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-07-11

Suspension

1 of 5 total reports mentions: suspension, most commonly citing control arm.

Steering

1 of 5 total reports mentions: steering, most commonly citing rack and pinion.

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Rack and pinion steering leaked fluid/replaced rack and pinion.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-10-03

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    1986-04-02Defect petitionClosed 1986-06-09 Sudden acceleration

Buy-smart checklist

1986 Toyota Cressida — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 1 report 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 engine and engine cooling, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1986 Toyota Cressida have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

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