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1983 Toyota Cressida Wagon Auto

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1983 Toyota Cressida – exterior
Photo: 1983 Toyota Cressida 2.2 D by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the X60 (X60, 1981–1984); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 1983 Toyota Cressida 2.2 D by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: 1984 Toyota Cressida 2.0 GLi-6 by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: Toyota Cressida X60, Bangladesh. (32197550442) by Shadman Samee from Dhaka, Bangladesh, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: Toyota Cressida DX (17194989341) by TuRbO_J from Adelaide, Australia, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: Toyota Cressida DX (16573129874) by TuRbO_J from Adelaide, Australia, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 1983 Toyota Cressida Wagon Auto is a 143-hp 2.8-liter inline-6 wagon with a 4-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $13,919 MSRP.

It makes 143 horsepower.

The Cressida measures 186.0 inches long on a 104.1-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,007 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeWagon
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$13,919 ($45,418 *)
Engine
Engine Type5M-GE 2.8L DOHC inline-6, fuel injected, naturally aspirated
Displacement2.8 L
Horsepower143 hp
ValvetrainDOHC, 12-valve
Bore and Stroke83 x 85
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
Length186 in
Width66 in
Height55 in
Wheelbase104.1 in
Curb Weight3,007 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front37 in
Headroom Rear37 in
Legroom Front42 in
Legroom Rear31 in
Shoulder Room Front53 in
Shoulder Room Rear53 in
Hip Room Front51 in
Hip Room Rear51 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

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Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1983 Toyota CRESSIDA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Sep 12, 1984 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

OIL 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.

Remedy: REPLACEMENT OF THE OIL SENDER GAUGE WITHOUT COST TO THE OWNER.

NHTSA campaign 84V108000

1 owner complaint to NHTSA for the 1983 Toyota CRESSIDA

Owner Complaints

1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA for the 1983 Toyota CRESSIDA. See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Latches/Locks/Linkages1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Aug 11, 1997 · Latches/Locks/Linkages
“WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE HOOD WOULD FLY OPEN WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES OVER THE PAST MONTH. FIRST THE HOOD STARTED SHAKING, AND THEN THE HOOD WOULD FLY OPEN. *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 1983 TOYOTA CRESSIDA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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