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1992 Toyota Cressida

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1992 Cressida.

Transmission Automatic 4-spd

Equipped with a 4-speed automatic transmission, the 1992 Toyota Cressida returns EPA fuel economy ratings of 17/22/19 mpg while requiring 4.7 quarts of 10W-30 or 5W-30 API oil for maintenance. Within the 1990-1992 model complaint history, this specific year records the lowest number of owner complaints at just two, a significant drop from the period's highest count of seven in 1991. With zero recalls filed and the primary concerns isolated to the engine and engine cooling system, the 1992 iteration concludes this three-year data set as the least complained-upon version.

Model year199219901989198819871986198519841983

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.7 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type10W-30 / 5W-30 APIOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy17/22/19 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 90915YZZD1. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter90915YZZD1
Engine air filter178017002083
Fuel filter2330049145
Spark plug909190112183
Front wiper blades8522016830 alt 8522032791
Serpentine belt993647093078 alt 993642086083
Thermostat9091603078 alt 1634135010

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length189.8 in
Overall width67.3 in
Overall height54.7 in
Wheelbase105.5 in
Curb weight3395 lb
Weight distribution (front / rear)52/48

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined17 / 22 / 19 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume89 cu ft
Cargo volume12 cu ft
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

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.

8.8 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.80 sec — 1989 Sedan
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
1989Sedan 3.0L I-68.80 sec16.70 sec190 hpRWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.7 qt of 10W-30 / 5W-30 API engine oil, GL-5 · 80W-90 in the differential.

Lubricants & capacities

Differential Gear OilGL-5 · 80W-90
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2.9 Pints
Engine Oil10W-30 · API · 5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity4.7 qt

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 60,000 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 15,000 miBody Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Steering Gear Box Assembly (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect) · Weatherstrip Seal (inspect)
Every 30,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect)
At 45,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 60,000 miEngine Valves (inspect valve lash) · Fuel Evaporative Canister (inspect) · Fuel Tank Filler Cap O-Ring (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 1992 Toyota Cressida posts a notably clean federal record for the target year, with just 2 complaints, 0 recalls, 0 investigations, and 25 TSBs — placing it at the favorable end of its generation's arc. Complaints actually peaked in 1991 at 7 before dropping sharply in the final 1992 model year, suggesting that any earlier issues had largely been resolved as production wound down, while the TSB count (25) remained essentially flat versus 1990 and slightly below 1991. The two 1992 complaints are split across unrelated categories — Engine & Engine Cooling and Seat Belts — with no fire or crash-related complaints recorded, and the underlying root causes are not specified in the available data. Across the full three-year window, no recalls or formal investigations were opened on this nameplate, a strong signal of structural reliability rather than a late-cycle safety crisis. Overall, 1992 is arguably the strongest year in this sample to buy used, combining the lowest complaint volume with a completely clean safety-action record.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
25
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
2
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 2 complaints on record, top 2 components.

Engine & Engine Cooling1
Seat Belts1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 25 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TSB0032202023-08-17Air BagsTSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or…
Toyota PRO19-022022-01-12TiresPOL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all…
T-SB-0032-20 Rev2021-02-03EquipmentTSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or…
T-SB-0304-17 Obs2020-04-07EquipmentTSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 07, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see…
T-SB-0032-202020-04-06EquipmentTSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 1992 Cressida take?

4.7 qt of ABOVE 0 degrees F: 10W-30 API, BELOW 50 degrees F: 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 1992 Cressida have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Cressida get?

EPA figures are 17 city / 22 highway / 19 combined mpg.