MYRModel Year Report

1989 Toyota Cressida

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1989 Toyota Cressida
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:46:47.695Z

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
10

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 1986 1987: 5 complaints 1988: 2 complaints 1989: 10 complaints 1989 10 1990: 4 complaints 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 1988: 2 complaints 1988 1989: 10 complaints 1989 10 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 1988: 2 complaints 1988 1989: 10 complaints 1989 10 1990: 4 complaints 1990 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.

Engine and engine cooling

4 of 10 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine and emission control.

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, 2003-01-19

Also filed under Equipment

Seat belts

4 of 10 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing retractor and buckle assembly.

CRASHINJURY
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Motorbelt failed to restrain driver during collision, causing injury.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-10-29

Involved in an accident the drivers side seatbelt did not restrain the driver.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-07-30

Equipment

3 of 10 total reports mention: equipment, most commonly citing air conditioner.

INJURY

Tires

1 of 10 total reports mentions: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.

Service brakes

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

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1989 Toyota Cressida — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Equipment: 3 reports on file for this year.
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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 engine and engine cooling, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1989 Toyota Cressida have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

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