Toyota Cressida problems

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The Toyota Mark II (Japanese: トヨタ・マークII, Hepburn: Toyota Māku Tsū) is a compact, later mid-size sedan manufactured and marketed in Japan by Toyota between 1968 and 2004. Prior to 1972, the model was marketed as the Toyota Corona Mark II. In some export markets, Toyota marketed the vehicle as the Toyota Cressida between 1976 and 1992 across four generations. Toyota replaced the rear-wheel-drive Cressida in North America with the front-wheel-drive Avalon. Every Mark II and Cressida was manufactured at the Motomachi plant at Toyota, Aichi, Japan from September 1968 to October 1993, and later at Toyota Motor Kyushu's Miyata plant from December 1992 to October 2000, with some models also assembled in Jakarta, Indonesia as the Cressida.

History

The first series, called the Toyota Corona Mark II was an all new vehicle at its introduction in 1968, that sought to offer a car that was just under Japanese government regulations concerning maximum vehicle dimensions and engine displacement, thus allowing the Crown to grow larger and more luxurious. Using the established platform of the Corona sedan but slightly larger and wider, it was exclusive to Toyopet Store locations, and offered as a competitor to the newly introduced Nissan Laurel in Japan, the Isuzu Florian, and the Nissan Bluebird / Datsun 510 internationally that appeared August 1967, and two years after the Mazda Luce in 1966.

At the Mark II's introduction in the late 1960s, Toyota was known as a small, economy car manufacturer. The Mark II allowed Toyota to establish itself as a more mainstream, international automaker and pursue new market opportunities. The Corona Mark II was sold as a larger companion to the Corona, while still being smaller than the Crown. The Mark II introduced a comfortable front-engine, rear-drive vehicle that was larger than older Toyotas while maintaining an affordable price and better fuel economy than vehicles with larger straight-six and V8 engines, and shared most of its technology and appearance with the larger, more prestigious Crown.

As the Mark II began to become popular with drivers around the world, Toyota introduced variations of the Mark II with two different model names, both sedans but with different styling and marketing approaches. The sportier Toyota Chaser appeared in 1977, and later in 1980, the high luxury content Toyota Cresta appeared, and both were exclusive together at Toyota Auto Store locations. As other automakers continued to offer vehicles in this size class, the Mark II's popularity peaked in the 1980s. The Mark II's siblings, the Chaser and the Cresta were discontinued due to declining sales, partly influenced by the Japanese recession that started in the early 1990s, and were combined into the short-lived Toyota Verossa. The Mark II evolved into the Toyota Mark X which was popular in Japan and select international markets until the growing demand for SUVs and crossovers, which saw the Mark X cancelled in 2019.

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Common Toyota Cressida problems

The Toyota Cressida is a well-built and reliable car with few problems, but as an old car, it is more prone to breakdowns due to the passage of time.

Cylinder head gasket failure is a common problem with the Toyota Cressida, with one owner reporting the issue at 66,000 km. This problem can lead to significant engine damage if not addressed promptly.

Leaking rear heater hose is another issue that Toyota Cressida owners may encounter, with one owner reporting the problem at 105,000 km. This issue can lead to reduced heating efficiency and potential engine damage if not addressed promptly.

Automatic transmission not shifting correctly at high mileages is a common issue with the Toyota Cressida, particularly with high mileage vehicles. This problem can lead to reduced performance and fuel efficiency, as well as potential engine damage if not addressed promptly.

Starter issues are also common with the Toyota Cressida, usually caused by worn contacts in the starter and carbon build-up in the contacts of the ignition barrel. This issue can lead to difficult starting and reduced reliability.

Minor oil leaks are a common issue with the Toyota Cressida, particularly with older vehicles. This issue can lead to reduced reliability and potential engine damage if not addressed promptly.

It is important to note that the Toyota Cressida is now an old car, and as such, it may require more frequent maintenance and repairs than newer vehicles.

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Are Toyota Cressidas reliable?

THE Cressida is a sturdy, well-built and reliable car with few problems. But it's now an old car and old cars are more prone to break down, no matter how good they were when new. Most Cressidas will show more than 200,000km on the odo, so you're taking on an old car in the last stages of its useable life.

Why did Toyota stop making Cressida?

Though the Cressida would continue to sell well for another few years, the shared concepts and other similarities between it and the LS400 is what eventually led to its demise. While the Cressida was one of Toyota's best-selling flagship vehicles, its sales overlapped with vehicles under the Lexus marquis.

How fast can a Cressida go?

With the new setup mostly finalized, this car went into active racing duty for less than a year now. Back in October, it managed to do a quarter-mile run in 11.5 seconds. But since that moment, some upgrades and tweaks have been done so that its current best is 10.2 seconds with an exit speed of 142.29 mph (229 kph).

What engine is in a Toyota Cressida?

The Toyota's 2.8-liter fuel-injected six-cylinder (shared with the Supra) is torquier, and its four-speed automatic transmission (three plus overdrive) is really effective at converting that torque to entertainment.

Percentage distribution of complaints by Toyota Cressida years

We have researched Toyota problems and analysed all the complaints filed against Toyota Cressida cars and compiled the top 5 most problematic Toyota Cressida model years:

Below you can see the percentage distribution of known problems by Toyota Cressida model years.

Distribution of the number of complaints by Toyota Cressida years

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Toyota Cressida car problems categorized by type of issue

After analysing all complaints related to Toyota Cressida , it was concluded that the most common issues with these cars are:

  • Engine and engine cooling problems
  • Seat belts problems
  • Vehicle speed control problems
  • Equipment problems
  • Power train problems

The graph below shows statistics for all Toyota Cressida vehicle components and the number of complaints received.

Distribution of the number of complaints where the accident occurred by Cressida model years

A total of 11 complaints were registered in which the accident occurred. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.

Distribution of the number of complaints with fire by Cressida model years

There were a total of 3 complaints that resulted in a fire. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.

Distribution of the number of complaints with injuries by Cressida model years

There were a total of 12 complaints that resulted in a injuries. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.

The NHTSA has received 52 complaints about various vehicle components related to the Toyota Cressida . Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for Toyota Cressida vehicles.

Latest 25 complaints

Toyota Cressida 1987
  • Date Of Incident: 1993-05-05
  • Date Complaint: 2010-02-28
  • Crash: 1
  • Components: POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
  • Summary: "RAPID & UNCONTROLLABLE ACCELERATION IN TOYOTA MODELS" TOYOTA CRESSIDA MODEL SHOULD BE ADDED TO RECALL LIST. HERE IS MY EXPERIENCE. HAVING JUST FINISHED PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT, I ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT THE CAR INTO PARK, BUT INSTEAD, THE CAR RAPIDLY ACCELERATED TO TOP SPEED. THE CAR WAS BLOCKED FROM MOVEMENT BY THREE OBJECTS. THESE WERE IN ORDER OF CONTACT: A TALL CURB, A LANDSCAPED MEDIUM ABOUT 4 FEET DEEP, WITH A SMALL TREE AND FINALLY, ACROSS THE MEDIUM (ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF MY PARKING SPOT, FACING MY FRONT) A PARKED VOLVO SEDAN. IT WAS AN OLDER MODEL, WHICH HAD A LARGE AND PROTECTIVE FRONT METAL GRILL (PROBABLY A 1970'S MODEL). MY CAR'S WHEELS WERE MADLY SPINNING IN PLACE, BURNING RUBBER ON THE CONCRETE. THE FRONT WHEELS JUMPED THE TALL CURB AND PUSHED DOWN ONE OF THE PARTS OF THE TREE, THEN WAS STOPPED IN PLACE BY THE HEAVY GRILL OF THE VOLVO SEDAN. I EXITED THE CAR BEFORE IT JUMPED THE CURB, THEN GOT BACK IN WHEN IT WAS BLOCKED BY THE VOLVO, AND TURNED OFF THE IGNITION. AT THAT POINT THE CAR STOPPED AND THE WHEELS STOPPED SPINNING. IT WAS AN EXCEEDINGLY DANGEROUS SITUATION, AND FURTHER DAMAGE WAS CONTAINED ONLY BECAUSE OF THE OBJECT IN FRONT OF THE CAR. NO ONE WAS INJURED, AND THE ONLY DAMAGE WAS TO THE CAR FRONT AND THE LANDSCAPING. I SOLD THE CAR, SOON AFTER, BUT DID TELL THE BUYER ABOUT THE INCIDENT. THIS WAS A TOYOTA CRESSIDA, APPROXIMATELY A 1987 YEAR MODEL. CRESSIDA MODELS WERE DISCONTINUED, BUT THEY ARE STILL BEING DRIVEN TODAY, AND SHOULD BE ON THE RECALL LIST!!! IT IS MY OPINION THAT THE "RAPID ACCELERATION PROBLEM" GOES BACK MUCH FURTHER THAN IS BEING CURRENTLY INVESTIGATED BY THE SENATE. *TR
Toyota Cressida 1979
  • Date Of Incident: 2005-05-18
  • Date Complaint: 2008-03-17
  • Components: POWER TRAIN
  • Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1979 TOYOTA MINI MIRAGE MOTOR HOME (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 91V060000 (POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY); HOWEVER, THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE BECAUSE IT WAS OUT-OF-DATE. THE SERVICE MANAGER STATED THAT HE HAD NEVER HEARD OF THE RECALL. THE CONTACT REFUSED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE DUE TO A POSSIBLE FAILURE. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE VIN, ENGINE SIZE, NUMBER OF CYLINDERS, AND PURCHASE DATE WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 68,000.
Toyota Cressida 1990
  • Date Of Incident: 2006-08-10
  • Date Complaint: 2006-08-21
  • VIN: JT2MX83E0L0
  • Components: TIRES
  • Summary: 2 P195/65R-15 89H B YOKOHAMA YK420 (31210) TIRES BOUGHT AT DISCOUNT TIRE ON 08-14-2002 RECEIPT#1405700 MILEAGE 45,179 AT THE TIME OF INCIDENT WAS 08-10-06 AND MILEAGE WAS 71,000 MILES....STEEL BELT ON TWO TIRES SEPARATING FROM TIRE AND POTENTIAL FOR UNSAFE HIGHWAY OPERATION OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING...I HAVE A LETTER... IF YOU WOULD LIKE DETAILS AND COPIES OF RECEIPTS. *JB
Toyota Cressida 1991
  • Date Of Incident: 2005-08-01
  • Date Complaint: 2005-08-02
  • Fire: 1
  • VIN: JT2MX83E5M0
  • Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT
  • Summary: 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. IT BURNT THE WHOLE BACK OF THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. THIS OCCURRED ON AUGUST 1, 2005 CONSUMER THOUGHT THE MUFFLER WAS INSTALLED A YEAR EARLIER. THIS VEHICLE HAD BEEN INOPERABLE FOR APPROXIMATELY A YEAR; CONSUMER WAS REBUILDING THE ENGINE. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE FOR A DRIVE; HE CAME HOME AND PARKED THE VEHICLE. WHEN HE CAME OUT, APPROXIMATELY 10 HOURS LATER, HE NOTICED THE VEHICLE WAS BURNT.*AK
Toyota Cressida 1982
  • Date Of Incident: 2004-11-22
  • Date Complaint: 2004-12-02
  • VIN: JT2MX62E5C0
  • Components: SUSPENSION
  • Summary: VEHICLE WAS TAKEN FOR REGULAR SERVICE, AND FOUND THAT THE UPPER SUPPORT BRACKETS ON THE FRONT STRUTS CRACKED. *AK. ALSO, REPLACED EGR VALVE AND REMOVED INTAKE MANIFOLD AND CLEANED IT. *AK. PROBLEM IDENTIFIED BY LEXUS, TOYOTA- MEDIA MOTORS, SERVICE AND REPAIR SHOP IN BURBANK, CA 91502. PHONE 818-842-57577. MEDIA MOTORS IDENTIFIED THE PROBLEM AS UPPER FRONT STRUT SUPPORTS, (RUBBER AND METAL) THAT RUBBER WAS SEVERLY CRACKED, AND THAT A FAILURE OF THIS PART COULD CAUSE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND THAT THE WHEEL WOULD TILT OVER, LEFT TO RIGHT, AND SIDE OF WHEEL WOULD SLIDE ON PAVEMENT. *AK
Toyota Cressida 1989
  • Date Of Incident: 2002-12-26
  • Date Complaint: 2003-01-19
  • Number Of Injuries: 1
  • Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT
  • Summary: 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.
Toyota Cressida 1991
  • Date Of Incident: 2001-04-16
  • Date Complaint: 2002-05-20
  • Fire: 1
  • VIN: JT2MX83E8M0
  • Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • Summary: DRIVING SOUTHBOUND ON A FL TURNPIKE. THE TEMP. WAS 85 DEG. F. TRAVELING AT ABOUT 80 MPH (GENERAL TRAFFIC WAS TRAVELING AT THAT SPEED). A COUPLE ON IN A TRUCK WAS INDICATING THAT SOMETHING WAS WRONG WITH OUR CAR (THEY ACUALLY STATED THAT OUR CAR WAS ON FIRE). THE CAR WAS HANDLING OK AT THE TIME AND THERE WERE NO UNUSUAL SMELLS. I PULLED OVER INTO AN EXIT AS SOON AS THE WAY WAS CLEAR, AND WHEN I WENT TO APPLY BRAKES, THE BREAK PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR - THE CAR GRADUALLY CAME TO A STOP ON THE SHOULDER. AS SOON AS I GOT OUT OF THE CAR, A PLUME OF BLACK SMOKE STARTED TO BILLOW OUT OF THE FRONT OF THE HOOD. I OPENED THE HOOD, PROPED IT OPEN - THE FIRE WAS CONCENTRATED ON THE RIGHT (PASSENGER) SIDE OF THE ENGINE. BY THE TIME THE FIRE DEPARTMENT HAD THE FIRE EXTINGUISHED, THE CAR WAS A TOTAL LOSS (THEY HAD ARRIVED ON THE SCENE WITHIN 15 MINUTES). BECAUSE OF RECENT INFORMATION ON THE INTERNET, I'VE BECOME AWARE THAT OTHER PEOPLE ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THEIR '1991-'1992 CRESSIDAS. APARENTLY, THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE HEAD GASKETS FAILING AT SOME POINT AFTER 100K MILES, CAUSING OIL TO LEAK PAST THE GASKET ONTO THE HOT MANIFOLD ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ENGINE. WHEN I STARTED THE READ THESE REPORTS, THIS INCIDENT BEGAN TO MAKE SENSE. I MAINTAINED OUR CAR VERY CONSCIENTIOUSLY, FOCUSING ON PREVENTITIVE MAINTENANCE TO KEEP IT IN EXCELLENT RUNNING ORDER. UP TO THIS POINT OUR CRESSIDA HAS PROVEN VERY RELIABLE AND WE HAD BEEN VERY HAPPY OWNERS.. *AK
Toyota Cressida 1987
  • Date Of Incident: 1999-01-01
  • Date Complaint: 2002-05-09
  • Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
  • Summary: HIGH BEAMS ARE NOT WORKING. CONSUMER HAS HAD BULBS CHANGED, BUT PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK
Toyota Cressida 1987
  • Date Of Incident: 1999-01-01
  • Date Complaint: 2002-05-09
  • Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
  • Summary: ENGINE MANIFOLD WAS LEAKING. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Toyota Cressida 1989
  • Date Of Incident: 2001-10-01
  • Date Complaint: 2002-01-30
  • Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
  • Summary: WAS DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING VEHICLE STARTED TO OVERHEAT. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Toyota Cressida 1991
  • Date Of Incident: 2001-08-13
  • Date Complaint: 2001-08-14
  • VIN: JT2MX83E2M0
  • Components: TIRES
  • Summary: FIRESTONE , FIREHAWK TIRES ARE NOT ORIGINAL TIRES ON A TOYOTA, CRESSIDA, 1991, P205/60R15, DOTVDUNJBBO. WHILE TRAVELING AT 75 TO 80 MPH VEHICLE STARTED TO SHAKE VERY BADLY. PULLED OVER TO SHOULDER AND NOTICED LEFT FRONT TIRE TREAD HAD COME COMPLETELY OFF. HOWEVER, TIRE WAS STILL INFLATED.*AK MILEAGE AT PURCHASE OF THE TIRES WAS 63000 MILES, TIRE HAD 18425 MILES AT TIME OF FAILURE. *SLC
Toyota Cressida 1992
  • Date Of Incident: 1999-12-18
  • Date Complaint: 2001-03-01
  • Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
  • Summary: I AM TOLD THAT THE CAM SEALS ARE A PROBLEM WITH THIS ENGINE DUE TO BACK PRESSURE. ISN'T THE MANUFACTURER RESPONSIBLE TO CORRECT DEFECTS? THE CRESSIDA WAS THE TOP OF THE LINE FOR TOYOTA IN 1992 AND THE CAR COST $25,000. WE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER PREVIOUSLY ON OTHER PROBLEMS AND WERE TOLD IN OTHER WORDS - TOO BAD - IT'S YOUR PROBLEM. ISN'T THE MANUFACTURER RESPONSIBLE TO CORRECT DEFECTS, EVEN IF THEY HAVEN'T RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT? THIS CAR IS MECHANICALLY A PIECE OF JUNK AND THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE TO CORRECT THE DEFECTS!
Toyota Cressida 1991
  • Date Of Incident: 1998-02-19
  • Date Complaint: 2000-11-29
  • VIN: JT2MX83E6M0
  • Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
  • Summary: THE HEAD GASKET FAILED CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE COMPONENTS WHEN ENGINE OVERHEATED, CONSUMER HAS OWNER TWO OTHER TOYOTA CRESSIDAS (1982 AND 1990) WHICH EXPERIENCED THE SAME HEAD GASKET FAILURES.
Toyota Cressida 1988
  • Date Of Incident: 1996-08-01
  • Date Complaint: 2000-07-10
  • VIN: JT2MX73E6J0
  • Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
  • Summary: MUFFLER REQUIRED REPLACEMENT, REPLACEMENT MUFFLER CONTAINED A SHORT TAIL PIPE, PREVIOUS EVIDENCE OF RUSTING IN THE PATH OF THE MUFFLER, EVENTUALLY WOULD LEAD TO HOLE AND FUMES THAT WOULD BE ABLE TO ENTER INTO TRUNK, TOOK IT TO THE DEALER, DEALER SAID ATTACHING TRACK AUTO EXTENSION PIPE WITH CLAMP WOULD PREVENT SITUATION, HOWEVER INVALIDATE WARRANTY.*ET
Toyota Cressida 1989
  • Date Of Incident: 2000-02-05
  • Date Complaint: 2000-02-08
  • VIN: JT2MX83E5K0
  • Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT
  • Summary: AIR CONDITIONER FAILED FOUR TIMES, CYLINDER HEAD/HEAD GASKET CRACKED, TWO OXYGEN SENSORS REPLACED WITHIN 10,000 MILES, BRAKES GRIND, VALVE COVER GASKET LEAKS

Recalls Toyota Cressida

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 4 recalls for different components of the Toyota Cressida.You can explore the year of the Volkswagen Jetta you are interested in by selecting it from the list.

  • Model: Toyota Cressida 1982
  • Report Received Date: 1986-10-02
  • Manufacturer: TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.
  • Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
  • Summary: SOLDERED TERMINALS OF THE CRUISE CONTROL COMPUTER MAY DEVELOP CRACKS DUE TO IMPROPER APPLICATION OF THE COATING TO THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: CONTINUED USE OF CRUISE CONTROL COULD LEAD TO COMPLETE SEPARATION OF SOLDERED TERMINALS AND CIRCUIT FAILURE; ENGINE SPEED WOULD INSTANTLY RACE AND VEHICLE COULD SUDDENLY ACCELERATE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.
  • Remedy: REPLACE CRUISE CONTROL COMPUTER, IF NECESSARY.
  • Model: Toyota Cressida 1984
  • Report Received Date: 1984-09-12
  • Manufacturer: TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.
  • Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
  • Summary: OIL PRESSURE SENDER GAUGE MAY BE DEFECTIVE. CONTINUED ENGINE OPERATION UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURE AND HIGH PRESSURE MAY CAUSE THE SENDING UNIT TO LEAK OIL OR MAY CAUSE THE ENGINE TO LOCK UP.
  • Remedy: REPLACEMENT OF THE OIL SENDER GAUGE WITHOUT COST TO THE OWNER.
  • Model: Toyota Cressida 1983
  • Report Received Date: 1984-09-12
  • Manufacturer: TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.
  • Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
  • Summary: OIL PRESSURE SENDER GAUGE MAY BE DEFECTIVE. CONTINUED ENGINE OPERATION UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURE AND HIGH PRESSURE MAY CAUSE THE SENDING UNIT TO LEAK OIL OR MAY CAUSE THE ENGINE TO LOCK UP.
  • Remedy: REPLACEMENT OF THE OIL SENDER GAUGE WITHOUT COST TO THE OWNER.
  • Model: Toyota Cressida 1984
  • Report Received Date: 1983-12-08
  • Manufacturer: TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.
  • Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
  • Summary: VOLTAGE REGULATOR WHICH CONTROLS THE AMOUNT OF FLOW IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM BETWEEN THE BATTERY AND THE ALTERNATOR, MAY HAVE MANUFACTURING ERRORS IN AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT. THE REGULATOR MAY OVERCHARGE THE BATTERY.
  • Remedy: DEALER WILL REPLACE THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR AT NO CHARGE.

Latest negative Toyota Cressida car reviews

  1. Lorenzo Stiedemann 2024-07-07

    Vehicle year: 1990

    I had a lot of issues with my car, from 72K to 130K. I had to replace the air conditioning compressor for $800, the radiator, two water pumps, and the cylinder head gaskets. I also had to replace the air intake regulator. The last straw was when I needed a new head gasket, which cost me $800. The mechanic told me that the engine mounts and numerous sensors were also ready to go. It's surprising because everyone talks about how Toyota cars can go for so many miles without problems. Maybe I just got unlucky. However, my friend's wife has had even more problems with her Toyota car. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this product and will probably not buy another Toyota product.

  2. Emery Kemmer 2024-03-07

    Vehicle year: 1992

    I had a lot of issues with my car, from 72K to 130K. I had to replace the air conditioning compressor for $800, the radiator, two water pumps, and the cylinder head gaskets. I also had to replace the air intake regulator. The last straw was when I needed a new head gasket, which cost me $800. The mechanic told me that the engine mounts and numerous sensors were also ready to go. It's surprising because everyone talks about how Toyota cars can go for so many miles without problems. Maybe I just got unlucky. However, my friend's wife has had even more problems with her Toyota car. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this product and will probably not buy another Toyota product.

  3. Torey Schaefer 2024-01-01

    Vehicle year: 1991

    I had a lot of issues with my car, from 72K to 130K. I had to replace the air conditioning compressor for $800, the radiator, two water pumps, and the cylinder head gaskets. I also had to replace the air intake regulator. The last straw was when I needed a new head gasket, which cost me $800. The mechanic told me that the engine mounts and numerous sensors were also ready to go. It's surprising because everyone talks about how Toyota cars can go for so many miles without problems. Maybe I just got unlucky. However, my friend's wife has had even more problems with her Toyota car. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this product and will probably not buy another Toyota product.

Latest positive Toyota Cressida car reviews

  1. Travon Treutel 2024-11-26

    Vehicle year: 1991

    That's one of the best Toyotas ever made!

  2. Tyrese Schmitt 2024-11-15

    Vehicle year: 1992

    That's one of the best Toyotas ever made!

  3. Dangelo Franecki 2024-11-11

    Vehicle year: 1991

    This car is fantastic!

  4. Jordan Runolfsdottir 2024-11-04

    Vehicle year: 1991

    I hope this message finds you well! I just wanted to share that I purchased this car back in August of 1991 and it's still running smoothly to this day. I truly believe that Toyota should be proud of their craftsmanship and quality. Thank you for taking the time to read my message!

  5. Aaron Nader 2024-10-23

    Vehicle year: 1991

    If you're looking for a car that's tough and reliable, this is the one for you. I've personally witnessed how much this car can withstand, and it's impressive. When I first got it, I wasn't a fan of the looks, but after putting in a lot of effort to clean and customize it with new rims, tires, window tinting, and a lowered suspension, it started turning heads everywhere I went. People would often approach me and ask about the car, and while it's a Toyota Cressida, many were unfamiliar with it. It would take me about 10 minutes to explain, but it was always worth it.

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