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1986 Toyota Cressida Wagon Auto

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1986 Toyota Cressida – front
Photo: 1988 Toyota Cressida LE in white, front left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the X70 (X70, 1985–1988); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 1988 Toyota Cressida LE in white, front left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: Toyota CRESSIDA WAGON (X70) front by Tokumeigakarinoaoshima, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: Toyota Cressida Combi 2.4 TD GL by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: Toyota Cressida Combi 2.4 TD GL (rear) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: 1988 Toyota Cressida LE in white, rear left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 1986 Toyota Cressida Wagon Auto is a 156-hp 2.8-liter inline-6 wagon with a 4-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $16,500 MSRP and is rated at 18 mpg combined.

It makes 156 horsepower. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 21 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).

The Cressida measures 189.0 inches long on a 104.5-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,197 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeWagon
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$16,500 ($48,928 *)
Engine
Engine Type5M-GE 2.8L DOHC inline-6, fuel injected, naturally aspirated
Displacement2.8 L
Horsepower156 hp
ValvetrainDOHC, 12-valve
Bore and Stroke83 x 85
Injection TypeElectronic fuel injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRWD
Transmission
Transmission4-speed automatic
Fuel Economy
City17 MPG
Highway21 MPG
Combined18 MPG
Recommended FuelPremium unleaded
Suspension
Front SuspensionMacPherson strut
Rear SuspensionIndependent rear suspension
Dimensions & Weight
Length189 in
Width66 in
Height55 in
Wheelbase104.5 in
Cargo Volume39 ft³
Curb Weight3,197 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front38 in
Headroom Rear38 in
Legroom Front41 in
Legroom Rear33 in
Shoulder Room Front55 in
Shoulder Room Rear54 in
Hip Room Front54 in
Hip Room Rear54 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

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1986 Toyota CRESSIDA.

6 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1986 Toyota CRESSIDA

Owner Complaints

6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1986 Toyota CRESSIDA (1 mention a crash, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Engine And Engine Cooling2
Seats1
Steering1
Suspension1
Vehicle Speed Control1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Mar 19, 1999 · Suspension
“CRACKED CONTROL ARM NOTICED AT THE STATE INSPECTION. MECHANIC SAID IT WAS RARE PROBLEM, AND TOYOTA SHOULD PAY OR REPAIR IT . PLEASE ADVICE. THANKS. *AK”
Oct 17, 1996 · Engine And Engine Cooling
“AN OIL SEAL WAS BLOWN IN LOWER RIGHT SECTION OF ENGINE, CAUSING ENGINE FAILURE. *AK”
Oct 3, 1996 · Steering
“RACK AND PINION STEERING LEAKED FLUID/REPLACED RACK AND PINION. *AK”
Jun 19, 1996 · Vehicle Speed Control Crash 2 injuries
“SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHEN VEHICLE PLACED IN DRIVE, CAUSING ACCIDENT/INJURIES. *DH”
Oct 10, 1995 · Engine And Engine Cooling
“THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD CRACKED . TT”

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 1986 TOYOTA CRESSIDA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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