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Toyota CressidaModel year report

1986 Toyota Cressida Problems

Complaints
5filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
—no mileage reported
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
18 mpgcombined, 2.8L 6-cyl RWD · 17 city / 21 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1986 Toyota Cressida (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1986 Toyota Cressida. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by steering (1) and suspension (1). Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 17 technical service bulletins for this model year.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

1995199631999
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 1986 Toyota Cressida version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Cressida RWD2.8L 6-cyl5-speed manual172219$4,350
Cressida RWD2.8L 6-cyl4-speed automatic172118$4,550
Cressida Wagon RWD2.8L 6-cyl4-speed automatic172118$4,550

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1986 Toyota Cressida in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

NHTSA investigations

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 17 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 17 bulletins →

Other model years of the Toyota Cressida

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
19917—0—19—Not enough data
198910—0—19—Not enough data
1987545,0000—18—Not enough data
19865—0—18—Not enough data

All Toyota Cressida model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1986 Toyota Cressida have?

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1986 Toyota Cressida as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1986 Toyota Cressida is reported most often?

Engine cooling is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by steering with 1.

Has the 1986 Toyota Cressida been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 1986 Toyota Cressida get?

The EPA rates the 1986 Toyota Cressida (Cressida, 2.8L 6-cyl) at 18 mpg combined, 17 city and 21 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.