MYRModel Year Report

1988 Toyota Cressida

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1988 Toyota Cressida
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:28:57.069Z

Only 2 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 2 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, 1988 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 1988 1989: 10 complaints 1989 1990: 4 complaints 1991: 7 complaints 1991 1992: 2 complaints 1992
1988: 2 complaints
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YearComplaints
19810
19821
19831
19842
19854
19865
19875
19882
198910
19904
19917
19922

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 2 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

CRASH INJURY
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PUT CAR INTO REVERSE AND CAR ACCELERATED AND HIT A POLE, DRIVER WAS INJURED. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19970212

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 2 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.

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MUFFLER REQUIRED REPLACEMENT, REPLACEMENT MUFFLER CONTAINED A SHORT TAIL PIPE, PREVIOUS EVIDENCE OF RUSTING IN THE PATH OF THE MUFFLER, EVENTUALLY WOULD LEAD TO HOLE AND FUMES THAT WOULD BE ABLE TO ENTER INTO TRUNK, TOOK IT TO THE DEALER, DEALER...

NHTSA ODI report, 20000724

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1988 Toyota Cressida — pre-purchase inspection

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

FAQ

Is the 1988 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 1988 Toyota Cressida?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1988 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.