1989 Toyota Cressida recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-20. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Engine (3), Equipment (3), Seat belts (3), Brakes (1), Hydraulic (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (8)
01/19/2003 · Engine
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.
01/30/2002 · Engine
WAS DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING VEHICLE STARTED TO OVERHEAT. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
02/08/2000 · Brakes
AIR CONDITIONER FAILED FOUR TIMES, CYLINDER HEAD/HEAD GASKET CRACKED, TWO OXYGEN SENSORS REPLACED WITHIN 10,000 MILES, BRAKES GRIND, VALVE COVER GASKET LEAKS
10/26/1999 · Equipment
WHENEVER THE AIR CONDITIONER IS TURNED ON, IT WOULD LEAK UNDER THE DASHBOARD. BEEN TO DEALER & WAS INFORMED THE EVAPORATOR CORE WAS DEFECTIVE. ITS BEEN REPLACED AT LEAST 6 TIMES, BUT IT KEEPS LEAKING. *AK
08/12/1997 · Wheels / tires
GOODYEAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATION.
06/09/1997 · Transmission / drivetrain
TRANSMISSION WILL SHIFT IMPROPERLY, CAUSING THE CAR TO STALL AND BUCK IN TRAFFIC. *AK
09/30/1996 · Seat belts · crash
MOTORBELT FAILED TO RESTRAIN DRIVER DURING COLLISION, CAUSING INJURY.
07/30/1996 · Seat belts · crash
INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT THE DRIVERS SIDE SEATBELT DID NOT RESTRAIN THE DRIVER. *AK