1987 Toyota Cressida

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1987 Toyota Cressida
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:40:45.383Z

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, 1987 highlighted. 1982: 1 complaints 1982 1983: 1 complaints 1984: 2 complaints 1984 1985: 4 complaints 1986: 5 complaints 1986 1987: 5 complaints 1987 1988: 2 complaints 1988 1989: 10 complaints 1990: 4 complaints 1990 1991: 7 complaints 1992: 2 complaints 1992
1987: 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
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"RAPID & UNCONTROLLABLE ACCELERATION IN TOYOTA MODELS" TOYOTA CRESSIDA MODEL SHOULD BE ADDED TO RECALL LIST. HERE IS MY EXPERIENCE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20100228

Also filed under POWER TRAIN

STEERING

1 of 5 total reports mentions: steering, most commonly citing pump.

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AIR CONDITIONER CLIMATE CONTROL MODULE INOPERATIVE.

NHTSA ODI report, 19961010

Also filed under EQUIPMENT

SEAT BELTS

1 of 5 total reports mentions: seat belts, most commonly citing retractor.

CRASH INJURY
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CONSUMER IN A 12:00 POSITION COLLISION, UPPER BODY WAS NOT RESTRAINED PROPERLY. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950615

POWER TRAIN

1 of 5 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

CRASH
EXTERIOR LIGHTING

1 of 5 total reports mentions: exterior lighting, most commonly citing headlights.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1987 Toyota Cressida — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (1 reports on file for this year).

FAQ

Is the 1987 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 1987 Toyota Cressida?

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

How many recalls does the 1987 Toyota Cressida have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.