1986 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 (2), Suspension (1), Steering (1), Vehicle Speed Control (1), Seats (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (6)
03/19/1999 · Suspension
CRACKED CONTROL ARM NOTICED AT THE STATE INSPECTION. MECHANIC SAID IT WAS RARE PROBLEM, AND TOYOTA SHOULD PAY OR REPAIR IT . PLEASE ADVICE. THANKS. *AK
10/17/1996 · Engine
AN OIL SEAL WAS BLOWN IN LOWER RIGHT SECTION OF ENGINE, CAUSING ENGINE FAILURE. *AK
10/03/1996 · Steering
RACK AND PINION STEERING LEAKED FLUID/REPLACED RACK AND PINION. *AK
06/19/1996 · Vehicle Speed Control · crash
SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHEN VEHICLE PLACED IN DRIVE, CAUSING ACCIDENT/INJURIES. *DH
10/10/1995 · Engine
THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD CRACKED . TT
10/21/1994 · Seats
SEAT BRACKET THAT HOLDS SEAT ONTO TRACK BROKE. *AK