Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1980 Cressida.
The 1980 Toyota Cressida represents the model’s early production phase, predating the documented complaint history that begins with the 1990–1992 model years. While specific chassis and powertrain details for this inaugural year sit outside the available data scope, the later record establishes a trajectory of minimal reported issues, peaking at seven complaints in 1991 and falling to just two by 1992. This positions the 1980 model as a precursor to an era of low documented defect rates, existing before the longitudinal data window that defines the Cressida’s reliability baseline.
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.
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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