Toyota Cressida 1984

Model Cressida made in 1984 by Toyota got 2 consumer complains there are 2 investigations as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to seat belts, visibility. The car had one investigation (vehicle speed control). There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, engine and engine cooling. The car has one 2.8l engine.

Model 1984

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
( 2.8L) 6Automatic, 4 gears22/31/25$ 853383 9 2
( 2.8L) 6Manual, 5 gears21/29/24$ 892383 9 2
( 2.8L) 6Automatic, 4 gears22/31/25$ 853783 9 2
( 2.8L) 6Automatic, 4 gears22/31/25$ 853383 9 2
( 2.8L) 6Manual, 5 gears21/29/24$ 892383 9 2
( 2.8L) 6Automatic, 4 gears22/31/25$ 853783 9 2

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
83V133000TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.from 07/01/1983 to 11/01/1983V (Vehicle)4873712/20/1983MFRTOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.12/08/198312/13/1983
Defect SummaryVoltage 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.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will replace the voltage regulator at no charge.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: electrical; voltage regulator.consequences of defect: overcharging can damage the battery and may result inloss of electrical power without warning. loss of lights and engine ignitioncould result in loss of vehicle control and a possible accident.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
84V108000TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.from 06/01/1983 to 07/01/1984V (Vehicle)7427510/03/1984MFRTOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.09/12/198410/09/1984
Defect SummaryOil 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.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryReplacement of the oil sender gauge without cost to the owner.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 5m-ge engines and analoginstrument panels with oil pressure gauge (not a warning light).system: engine; oil pressure sender gauge.consequences of defect: either condition could occur without prior warning, andloss of vehicle control and an accident could result.

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES
DP86007TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.04/02/198606/09/1986SUDDEN ACCELERATION
 Sudden acceleration
EA85045TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.08/30/198502/18/1988SUDDEN ACCELERATION86V132000
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SEAT BELTS
01/01/19921
 Automatic seat belt motor failed. *skd
VISIBILITY - SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY
12/11/1999
 Sun roof was rusted. the dealership was aware of the problem. but warranty had expired. *ak