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Toyota CressidaModel year report

1991 Toyota Cressida Problems

Complaints
7filed 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
19 mpgcombined, 3.0L 6-cyl RWD · 17 city / 22 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1991 Toyota Cressida (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1991 Toyota Cressida. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 4 complaints (57% of the total), followed by electrical system (1) and equipment (1). Of all complaints, 2 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 25 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

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.

Example complaints

Engine cooling: “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. …”

NHTSA complaint #762093, filed 2002-05

Equipment: “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. …”

NHTSA complaint #10131016, filed 2005-08

Tires: “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. Mileage at purchase of the tires was 63000 miles, tire had 18425 miles at time of failure.”

NHTSA complaint #894242, filed 2001-08

Complaints by year filed

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

1996199722000200120022005
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.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 1991 Toyota Cressida. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Cressida · sedan not rated3 / 4———

Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 1991 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 RWD3.0L 6-cyl4-speed automatic172219$4,350

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 1991 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.

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. 25 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 25 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 1991 Toyota Cressida have?

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1991 Toyota Cressida as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1991 Toyota Cressida is reported most often?

Engine cooling is named most often, in 4 complaints (57% of the total), followed by electrical system with 1.

Has the 1991 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 1991 Toyota Cressida get?

The EPA rates the 1991 Toyota Cressida (Cressida, 3.0L 6-cyl) at 19 mpg combined, 17 city and 22 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,350 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. 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.