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1983 Toyota SupraProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 1983 Toyota Supra, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 18, 1999. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1983 Toyota Supra has problems
4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Engine and engine cooling
1Seats
1Wheels
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
1983 Toyota Supra recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Toyota.
Best & worst years
1983 vs. every other Supra year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Supra median. How we score
'80'82'83'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'93'94'95'97'98'20'21'22'23'24'25
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Supra owners report
Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
GOING 45MPH ENGINE LOCKED UP. TOOK TO DEALER & MECHANIC SAID TOP CAM HAD BLOWN OUT & NEEDED REPLACING. HAD IT REPLACED. PROBLEM NOT FIXED. TOOK TO ANOTHER DEALER & MECHANIC REPLACED ENTIRE ENGINE. *AK
Own a 1983 Supra?
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