1989 TOYOTA CRESSIDA
0 recalls — 15 complaints — 28 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
15 total complaints
3 crashes 7 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | 1 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jan 19, 2003
Incident date: Dec 26, 2002
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.
1 injured
EQUIPMENT
Jan 19, 2003
Incident date: Dec 26, 2002
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.
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Jan 30, 2002
Incident date: Oct 1, 2001
WAS DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING VEHICLE STARTED TO OVERHEAT. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Feb 8, 2000
Incident date: Feb 5, 2000
AIR CONDITIONER FAILED FOUR TIMES, CYLINDER HEAD/HEAD GASKET CRACKED, TWO OXYGEN SENSORS REPLACED WITHIN 10,000 MILES, BRAKES GRIND, VALVE COVER GASKET LEAKS
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Feb 8, 2000
Incident date: Feb 5, 2000
AIR CONDITIONER FAILED FOUR TIMES, CYLINDER HEAD/HEAD GASKET CRACKED, TWO OXYGEN SENSORS REPLACED WITHIN 10,000 MILES, BRAKES GRIND, VALVE COVER GASKET LEAKS
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Feb 8, 2000
Incident date: Feb 5, 2000
AIR CONDITIONER FAILED FOUR TIMES, CYLINDER HEAD/HEAD GASKET CRACKED, TWO OXYGEN SENSORS REPLACED WITHIN 10,000 MILES, BRAKES GRIND, VALVE COVER GASKET LEAKS
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Feb 8, 2000
Incident date: Feb 5, 2000
AIR CONDITIONER FAILED FOUR TIMES, CYLINDER HEAD/HEAD GASKET CRACKED, TWO OXYGEN SENSORS REPLACED WITHIN 10,000 MILES, BRAKES GRIND, VALVE COVER GASKET LEAKS
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Oct 26, 1999
Incident date: Oct 8, 1997
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
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Oct 3, 1997
Incident date: May 31, 1997
GOODYEAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATION.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jun 9, 1997
Incident date: May 1, 1997
TRANSMISSION WILL SHIFT IMPROPERLY, CAUSING THE CAR TO STALL AND BUCK IN TRAFFIC. *AK
SEAT BELTS
Oct 29, 1996
Incident date: Mar 21, 1996
MOTORBELT FAILED TO RESTRAIN DRIVER DURING COLLISION, CAUSING INJURY.
Crash
1 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Jul 30, 1996
Incident date: Jul 20, 1996
INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT THE DRIVERS SIDE SEATBELT DID NOT RESTRAIN THE DRIVER. *AK
Crash
2 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Jul 30, 1996
Incident date: Jul 20, 1996
INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT THE DRIVERS SIDE SEATBELT DID NOT RESTRAIN THE DRIVER. *AK
Crash
2 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Apr 11, 1996
Incident date: Mar 1, 1996
DRIVERS SIDE LAP/SHOULDER BELT WILL NOT LATCH PROPERLY, WILL SLID BEHIND THE LATCH. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Apr 27, 1995
Incident date: Apr 5, 1995
VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED; FIRE CAME FROM UNDER REAR OF VEHICLE; NO WARNING; CAUSE UNKNOWN. TT
EPA Fuel Economy — 1989 TOYOTA CRESSIDA
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 22.0 | 19.0 | Premium | $4,300 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins — 1989 TOYOTA CRESSIDA
28 manufacturer communications from 18 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 10 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 4 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| 355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 2 |
| 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 1 |
| 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 |
| 130000 VISIBILITY | 1 |
| 130000 VISIBILITY/WIPER (PWS) | 1 |
TSB003220
Aug 17, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2023 model year vehicles may be available provided the re
TSB003220
Aug 17, 2023
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2023 model year vehicles may be available provided the re
TSB003220
Aug 17, 2023
140000 AIR BAGS
TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2023 model year vehicles may be available provided the re
Toyota PRO19-02
Jan 12, 2022
190000 TIRES
POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any custom
Toyota PRO19-02
Jan 12, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any custom
Toyota PRO19-02
Jan 12, 2022
200000 WHEELS
POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any custom
T-SB-0032-20 Rev
Feb 3, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2021 model year vehicles may be available provided the re
T-SB-0304-17 Obs
Apr 7, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 07, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0032-20. Replacement Certification Labels and VIN Plates
T-SB-0032-20
Apr 6, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01, PG007-07, PG006-01, PG004-97, T-SB-0144-08, and T-SB-0304-17. The a
PG004-97-Obsolet
Aug 31, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.
PG004-97-Obsolet
Aug 31, 2018
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.
PG006-01-Obsolet
Aug 31, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.
PG006-01-Obsolet
Aug 31, 2018
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.
T-SB-0304-17_Rev
Jul 31, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 31, 2018 Rev2: ? The Supersession Notice has been updated. January 11, 2018 Rev1: ? The Supersession Notice has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. SUPERSESSION NOTICE
T-SB-0304-17_Rev
Jan 11, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01, PG007-07, and T-SB-0144-08. Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89
T-SB-0144-08_Obs
Nov 21, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE November 21, 2017: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.
T-SB-0304-17
Oct 27, 2017
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
TSB: Vehicle replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) may be available from Toyota, provided the request meets one of the criteria lis
TSB018217
Jan 6, 2017
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes SB No. T-SB-0101-11. Applicability has been updated to include 2016 ? 2017 model year vehicles. Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0101-11 is Obsolete and any printed
Safety Recall an
Jul 21, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Update on Technician Certification Requirements.
Safety Recall an
Jul 21, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Update on Technician Certification Requirements.
T-SB-0101-11 Rev
Apr 10, 2015
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or othe
T-SB-0101-11 Rev
Apr 10, 2015
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or othe
T-SB-0101-11 Rev
Apr 10, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
TSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or othe
TS-BO030-01 Obso
Dec 19, 2013
130000 VISIBILITY/WIPER (PWS)
This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0185-13.
T-SB-0185-13
Dec 19, 2013
130000 VISIBILITY
The following procedures are recommended during routine maintenance or in the event of a customer concern for wiper performance.
T-TT-0269-13
Oct 23, 2013
132000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
The appearance of spots in tempered glass (when viewed at certain angles) is the result of the heat treating and quick quenching process during manufacturing.
T-PG007-01
May 4, 2001
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Replacement vin plates.
T-PG002-91
Jan 18, 1991
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Product general information.
NHTSA Safety Investigations — TOYOTA CRESSIDA
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
DP86007
Opened: Apr 2, 1986 — Closed: Jun 9, 1986
SUDDEN ACCELERATION
SUDDEN ACCELERATION
TOYOTA CRESSIDA — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the TOYOTA CRESSIDA across all model years (1981–1984).
5
Total Recalls
57
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
12
Reported Crashes
5
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
TOYOTA CRESSIDA — Year by Year
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