1991 Toyota Cressida
Only 7 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 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1991: 7 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 2 |
| 1985 | 4 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1988 | 2 |
| 1989 | 10 |
| 1990 | 4 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 1992 | 2 |
Known problem areas
Only 7 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Engine and engine cooling
4 of 7 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe and engine.
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Dt: consumer owned a 1991 Toyota Cressida. There was a hummer PM525 muffler, manufactured by pilot motor sports installed on the vehicle after purchase. The heat from the muffler caused the rear bumper to catch on fire.
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-08-02
Also filed under Equipment
Driving southbound on a fl turnpike. The temp. Was 85 deg. F. Traveling at about 80 MPH (General traffic was traveling at that speed).
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-05-23
Also filed under Electrical system
Visibility
1 of 7 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing fan/motor.
Tires
1 of 7 total reports mentions: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.
Power train
1 of 7 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.
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Transmission slipped/shuttered.
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-07-23
Equipment
1 of 7 total reports mentions: equipment.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1991 Toyota Cressida — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine and engine cooling: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility: 1 report on file for this year.
- Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 1991 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 1991 Toyota Cressida?
- The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 57% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1991 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.