MYRModel Year Report

1987 Toyota Cressida

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1987 Toyota Cressida
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:46:15.861Z

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
0

None on file

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 1987: 5 complaints 1987 5 1988: 2 complaints 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 1987: 5 complaints 1987 5 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 1987: 5 complaints 1987 5 1988: 2 complaints 1988 1989: 10 complaints 1989 1990: 4 complaints 1990 1991: 7 complaints 1991 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, 2010-02-28

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, 1996-10-10

Also filed under Equipment

Seat belts

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

CRASHINJURY
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Consumer in a 12:00 position collision, upper body was not restrained properly. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-06-15

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.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1987 Toyota Cressida — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Steering: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 1 report on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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