Model year guide

1990 Toyota supra

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1990 Toyota supra is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

1990 Toyota supra — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

1990 Toyota supra at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Owner complaints4
Combined17–18 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1990 Toyota supra recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 1990 Toyota supra.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 7 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

1990 Toyota supra common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Suspension
Listen for clunks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for uneven tire wear and worn shocks or struts.
Air Bags
Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.

1990 Toyota supra MPG & running costs

Combined17–18 mpg
City16 mpg
Highway21 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,625
EPA size classSubcompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd or Manual 5-spd
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Passenger volume74 cu ft
Cargo volume11 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$11,125 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 4 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1990 Toyota supra costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$23,125
Fuel only$23,125
Per mile$0.31

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1990 Toyota supra trims & engines on record

Trims
With Sport Roof
Engines
3.0L 6-cyl

1990 Toyota supra vehicles on record

1990 Toyota supra 1990 Toyota supra With Sport RoofJT2MA70N1L0145869

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1990 Toyota supra — frequently asked questions

Does the 1990 Toyota supra have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 1990 Toyota supra. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What are the most common problems with the 1990 Toyota supra?

Across all 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are suspension, air bags.

What gas mileage does the 1990 Toyota supra get?

The 1990 Toyota supra has U.S. EPA estimates of 17–18 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (4 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.