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1987 Toyota CressidaProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 7 owners and 0 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026

Complaints
7
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Recalls
0
TSBs
17
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 7 complaints, 3 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/header/muffler/tail PipeHIGH

1 owners reported engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe issues — failures commonly reported around 45K miles.

!Inspect the Equipment:appliance:air ConditionerMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe (1 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Where the complaints fall

Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe1 (14%)
Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner1 (14%)
Exterior Lighting:headlights1 (14%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission1 (14%)
Seat Belts:front:retractor1 (14%)
Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:pump1 (14%)
Speed Control1 (14%)

1987 Toyota Cressida: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 1987 Toyota Cressida, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 45,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 45K-mile mark.

Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner Issues

Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 1987 Toyota Cressida, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to equipment:appliance:air conditioner-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Exterior Lighting:headlights Issues

Exterior Lighting:headlights complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 1987 Toyota Cressida, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to exterior lighting:headlights-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 1987 Toyota Cressida, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:automatic transmission-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

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The worst model year for the Toyota Cressida is the 1986 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

1987 Toyota Cressida vs. Class Average (Compact Cars)

This vehicle

7

Class avg

26

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical compact cars vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 7 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 0 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 30, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026.

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1987 Toyota Cressida: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1987 Toyota Cressida?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1987 Toyota Cressida is related to the engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe, with 1 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1987 Toyota Cressida reliable?
The 1987 Toyota Cressida has 7 complaints, 3 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 1987 Toyota Cressida problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1987 Toyota Cressida have any recalls?
No recalls have been issued for the 1987 Toyota Cressida according to NHTSA records.
What mileage do Toyota Cressida problems start?
Based on 2 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 45,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 1987 Toyota Cressida data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 30, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 28, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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