1989 Toyota Supra
Only 11 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 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 11
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
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Complaints per year
1989: 11 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 11 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Engine and engine cooling
6 of 11 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine and catalytic convertor.
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Catalytic converter overheated, resulting in under body fire into the interior.
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-05-22
Visibility
2 of 11 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing exterior and power window devices and controls.
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Molding on both sideview mirrors crack between vehicle and mirror, causing mirrors to fall off, dealer's replaced twice, once under warranty.…
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-09-27
Seat belts
2 of 11 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing anchorage.
Vehicle speed control
1 of 11 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.
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I owned a 1989 Toyota Supra turbo from 1989 to 1999. In the mid- to late-1990's I experienced one instance in which my gas pedal got pinned to the floor by an aftermarket floor mat that had shifted out of position.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-02-15
Also filed under Equipment adaptive/mobility
Steering
1 of 11 total reports mentions: steering, most commonly citing hydraulic power assist system.
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 Supra — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine and engine cooling: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Seat belts: 2 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 1989 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 1989 Toyota Supra?
- The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 55% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1989 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.