MYRModel Year Report

1989 Toyota Cressida

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1989 Toyota Cressida
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:28:56.286Z

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

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 10 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

EQUIPMENT

2 of 10 total reports mention: equipment.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2 of 10 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

INJURY
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THE TRANSMISSION FAILS TO SHIFT GEARS FOR NO REASON, NO-ONE REALIZE WHAT'S THE CAUSES. THE CAR DIES WHEN MAKING TURNS VERY OFTEN, AGAIN, NO ONE CAN FIND OUT THE REASONS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030119

TIRES

1 of 10 total reports mentions: tires.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 of 10 total reports mentions: service brakes, hydraulic.

SEAT BELTS

1 of 10 total reports mentions: seat belts.

CRASH INJURY
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INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT THE DRIVERS SIDE SEATBELT DID NOT RESTRAIN THE DRIVER. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960730

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1989 Toyota Cressida — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for equipment issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1989 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 1989 Toyota Cressida?

The most-reported component is equipment:appliance:air conditioner, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1989 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.