1980 Toyota Supra
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.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
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Complaints per year
1980: 2 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 2 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 4 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1986 | 2 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1989 | 11 |
| 1990 | 4 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 2020 | 16 |
| 2021 | 20 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 |
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.
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Tl- the contact owned a 1980 Toyota Supra. While driving at speeds of under 55 MPH, the contact was involved in a crash. She could not recall the events of or surrounding the crash, however the vehicle was destroyed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-02-24
Engine and engine cooling
1 of 2 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine.
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In mar 95 the car had the cylinder head gasket replaced because of minor leak in #6 cylinder. The head was resurfaced and pressure tested and found ok. In the following years, the gasket was replaced two more times and leak still reoccurs.
NHTSA ODI report, 1999-12-29
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1980 Toyota Supra — pre-purchase inspection
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- Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 1980 Toyota Supra 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 1980 Toyota Supra?
- The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1980 Toyota Supra 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.