Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1979 Cressida.
The 1979 Toyota Cressida enters the record with a notably clean slate — just one owner complaint logged and zero recalls issued, with the sole grievance centered on the power train. That minimal footprint contrasts with the model's later trajectory, where complaint volumes across the 1990–1992 range climbed to a peak of seven in 1991 before dropping to two in 1992, suggesting the inaugural year's reliability profile was an outlier rather than a baseline. For researchers, the 1979 edition stands as a low-noise data point in a nameplate that would later see more variability, making it a useful reference for assessing early-build durability before design or production changes introduced new failure modes.
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the Cressida of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Sedan 2.8L I-6 | 10.20 sec | 17.50 sec | 116 hp | RWD |
| 1983 | Sedan 2.8L I-6 | 8.70 sec | 16.60 sec | 145 hp | RWD |
| 1985 | Sedan 2.8L I-6 | 10.50 sec | 17.10 sec | 116 hp | RWD |
| 1989 | Sedan 3.0L I-6 | 8.80 sec | 16.70 sec | 190 hp | RWD |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 1979 Toyota Cressida presents a very clean federal record, with only one reported complaint in the Power Train category. There are zero recorded crash or fire complaints for this specific model year. In comparison to the provided data for 1990 through 1992, which saw complaints peak at seven in 1991, the 1979 model shows a significantly lower volume of reported issues. The data does not specify the root cause of the single Power Train complaint. Because there are no recalls and minimal complaints relative to the later years listed, this is a good year to buy.
All 1 complaints on record, top 1 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 5 of 15 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| TSB003220 | 2023-08-17 | Air Bags | TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or… |
| Toyota PRO19-02 | 2022-01-12 | Tires | POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all… |
| T-SB-0032-20 Rev | 2021-02-03 | Equipment | TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or… |
| T-SB-0304-17 Obs | 2020-04-07 | Equipment | TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 07, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see… |
| T-SB-0032-20 | 2020-04-06 | Equipment | TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service… |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.
NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.