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1982 Toyota Cressida Sedan

The 1982 Toyota Cressida Sedan is a 116-hp 2.8-liter inline-6 sedan with a 4-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $12,439 MSRP.

It makes 116 horsepower at 4,800 rpm and 145 lb-ft of torque at 3600 rpm.

The Cressida measures 184.0 inches long on a 104.1-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,862 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$12,439 ($41,893 *)
Engine
Engine Type5M-E 2.8L SOHC inline-6, fuel injected, naturally aspirated
Displacement2.8 L
Horsepower116 hp @ 4,800 rpm
Torque145 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm
ValvetrainSOHC, 12-valve
Injection TypeElectronic fuel injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRWD
Transmission
Transmission4-speed automatic
Fuel Economy
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded
Suspension
Front SuspensionMacPherson strut
Rear SuspensionLive rear axle
Dimensions & Weight
Length184 in
Width66 in
Height54 in
Wheelbase104.1 in
Curb Weight2,862 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front38 in
Headroom Rear37 in
Legroom Front41 in
Legroom Rear33 in
Shoulder Room Front53 in
Shoulder Room Rear53 in
Hip Room Front52 in
Hip Room Rear52 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1982 Toyota CRESSIDA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Oct 2, 1986 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

SOLDERED TERMINALS OF THE CRUISE CONTROL COMPUTER MAY DEVELOP CRACKS DUE TO IMPROPER APPLICATION OF THE COATING TO THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: CONTINUED USE OF CRUISE CONTROL COULD LEAD TO COMPLETE SEPARATION OF SOLDERED TERMINALS AND CIRCUIT FAILURE; ENGINE SPEED WOULD INSTANTLY RACE AND VEHICLE COULD SUDDENLY ACCELERATE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy: REPLACE CRUISE CONTROL COMPUTER, IF NECESSARY.

NHTSA campaign 86V132000

2 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1982 Toyota CRESSIDA

Owner Complaints

2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1982 Toyota CRESSIDA (1 mention a crash, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Suspension1
Vehicle Speed Control1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Dec 2, 2004 · Suspension
“VEHICLE WAS TAKEN FOR REGULAR SERVICE, AND FOUND THAT THE UPPER SUPPORT BRACKETS ON THE FRONT STRUTS CRACKED. *AK. ALSO, REPLACED EGR VALVE AND REMOVED INTAKE MANIFOLD AND CLEANED IT. *AK. PROBLEM…”
Oct 7, 1994 · Vehicle Speed Control Crash 1 injury
“SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSING ACCIDENT/INJURY. *AK”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1982 TOYOTA CRESSIDA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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