1989 Toyota Supra
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Owner complaints
11 complaints1 involved a fire
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- Equipment adaptive/mobility · Vehicle speed control
I owned a 1989 toyota supra turbo from 1989 to 1999. in the mid- to late-1990's I experienced one instance in which my gas pedal got pinned to the floor by an aftermarket floor mat that had shifted out of position. this occurred at a large intersection on the far north side of indianapolis, as I…
I owned a 1989 toyota supra turbo from 1989 to 1999. in the mid- to late-1990's I experienced one instance in which my gas pedal got pinned to the floor by an aftermarket floor mat that had shifted out of position. this occurred at a large intersection on the far north side of indianapolis, as I was approaching a left-turn arrow. when I took my foot off the accelerator to make the turn, the vehicle continued to accelerate full-throttle. I quickly determined that I was not going to be able to make the left turn safely, so I veered to the right and went straight through the intersection. then I turned the key off and coasted into a parking lot, very frightened by what had just happened. I got out of the vehicle and looked down, and immediately saw that the floor mat had shifted forward and snagged the bottom of the gas pedal when I pressed it down to accelerate. through sheer luck there were no other cars in the intersection at the time, and my quick reaction avoided any accident. I threw the floor mats away, and made sure to replace them with ones that were fastened down. I never experienced the problem again. *Tr
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
I purchased the vehicle from a used car lot and paid to get the dmv processed and the smog check was done prior to purchase. after purchasing the vehicle, the owner told me he was suing the auto repair business next door because he was falsifying the smog checks on car the used car dealer took to…
I purchased the vehicle from a used car lot and paid to get the dmv processed and the smog check was done prior to purchase. after purchasing the vehicle, the owner told me he was suing the auto repair business next door because he was falsifying the smog checks on car the used car dealer took to him. my vehicle, I learned was not owned by him when he sold it to me. my vehicle had two pink slips with the orginal being in mississippi. as a police officer I investigated it with dmv from june of 2000 to february of 2002 when I was able to talk the guy in mississippi into releasing the vehicle. I never needed a smog check until july 2002. My vehicle failed because of high hc. I was told that my engine needed rebuilting and I am currently getting my engine rebuilt. I think hyarcs auto repairs ah190682 also forged my smog check. the owner of pasadena auto sales had a falling out during the year and a half it took me to get the ownership title to the car he sold me.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Blown head gasket, blown piston due to overpressure, stalled.
- Seat belts
Driver's seatbelt failed without warning, will not retract and tighten, causing loss of protection. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Head gasket started leaking around 60 miles and leaked again around 181000 miles. Had gaskets failed both times, causing the cooling system to become overpressurized during engine operation, and sucking water into cylinder after engine IS shutdown. This IS a common problem with toyota supras. *ak
- Unknown or other · Visibility › Power window devices and controls
Power window button fell off.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Head gasket failed, causing coolant recovery bottle to overflow. (Second vehicle on 490785, 601407) *dsh
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Head gasket failed, causing coolant recovery bottle to overflow. (First vehicle on 601406, 601407) *dsh
- Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner · Seat belts › Front › Anchorage · Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Hydraulic · Steering › Hydraulic power assist system
Power steering failed. *Sd
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control › Catalytic convertor
Catalytic converter overheated, resulting in under body fire into the interior. *ak
- Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices › Exterior
Molding on both sideview mirrors crack between vehicle and mirror, causing mirrors to fall off, dealer's replaced twice, once under warranty. tt
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10207946POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any customer that requests it. Customers can find this information on the Owner?s section of Toyota.com. Dealers can locate a copy of this guide on the Claims Processing & Resource Center in Dealer Daily as well.
- 10197476Replacement vin plates.
- 10197473Product general information.
- 10174891TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 07, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0032-20. Replacement Certification Labels and VIN Plates
- 10152205TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes SB No. T-SB-0101-11. Applicability has been updated to include 2016 ? 2017 model year vehicles. Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0101-11 is Obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Be sure to review the entire content of this bulletin before proceeding. When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or other compounds that may contaminate electrical contacts, and therefore increase electrical resistance and decrease switch performance. The use of any cleaners or fluids may increase the risk of further damage to electrical components.
- 10145776Update on Technician Certification Requirements.
- 10145749Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.
- 10145748Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.
- 10143953TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 31, 2018 Rev2: ? The Supersession Notice has been updated. January 11, 2018 Rev1: ? The Supersession Notice has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01, PG007-07, PG006-01, PG004-97, and T-SB-0144-08. Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01, PG007-07, PG006-01, PG004-97, and T-SB-0144-08 are obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Vehicle replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) may be available from Toyota, provided the request meets one of the criteria listed in this Service Bulletin. Replacement Certification Label and VIN Plate Criteria A replacement certification label and/or VIN plate may be requested if: ? The vehicle was in an accident and the label and/or plate is damaged or attached to a part that will be replaced during the repair. ? The label and/or plate was stolen.
- 10133915Toyota vehicles are equipped with SRS, including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. If a customer expresses any concerns that the SRS airbags or pretensioner devices did not perform as expected, please follow the steps in the recommendations section below.
- 10133649TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE November 21, 2017: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.
- 10131993This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0185-13.
- 10131988The following procedures are recommended during routine maintenance or in the event of a customer concern for wiper performance.
- 10131713TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01, PG007-07, and T-SB-0144-08. Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01, PG007-07, and T-SB-0144-08 are obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Be sure to review the entire content of this bulletin before proceeding. REVISION NOTICE January 11, 2018 ? The Supersession Notice has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Vehicle replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) may be available from Toyota, provided the request meets one of the criteria listed in this Service Bulletin.
- 10123420TSB: Vehicle replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) may be available from Toyota, provided the request meets one of the criteria listed in this Service Bulletin.
- 10111390TSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or other compounds that may contaminate electrical contacts, and therefore increase electrical resistance and decrease switch performance. The use of any cleaners or fluids may increase the risk of further damage to electrical components.
- 10111197TSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or other compounds that may contaminate electrical contacts, and therefore increase electrical resistance and decrease switch performance. The use of any cleaners or fluids may increase the risk of further damage to electrical components.
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