MYRModel Year Report

1985 Toyota Celica

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1985 Toyota Celica
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:54:46.309Z

Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
7

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1980: 2 complaints 1980 1982: 4 complaints 1983: 3 complaints 1984: 3 complaints 1985: 7 complaints 1985 7 1986: 9 complaints 1987: 5 complaints 1988: 6 complaints 1989: 11 complaints 1990: 29 complaints 1990 1991: 27 complaints 1992: 21 complaints 1993: 13 complaints 1993 1994: 14 complaints 1995: 22 complaints 1996: 9 complaints 1996 1997: 8 complaints 1998: 5 complaints 1999: 10 complaints 1999 2000: 106 complaints 2001: 47 complaints 2002: 29 complaints 2002 2003: 17 complaints 2004: 4 complaints 2005: 4 complaints 2005
1980: 2 complaints 1980 1982: 4 complaints 1983: 3 complaints 1983 1984: 3 complaints 1985: 7 complaints 1985 7 1986: 9 complaints 1987: 5 complaints 1987 1988: 6 complaints 1989: 11 complaints 1989 1990: 29 complaints 1991: 27 complaints 1991 1992: 21 complaints 1993: 13 complaints 1993 1994: 14 complaints 1995: 22 complaints 1995 1996: 9 complaints 1997: 8 complaints 1997 1998: 5 complaints 1999: 10 complaints 1999 2000: 106 complaints 2001: 47 complaints 2001 2002: 29 complaints 2003: 17 complaints 2003 2004: 4 complaints 2005: 4 complaints 2005
1980: 2 complaints 1980 1982: 4 complaints 1982 1983: 3 complaints 1983 1984: 3 complaints 1984 1985: 7 complaints 1985 7 1986: 9 complaints 1986 1987: 5 complaints 1987 1988: 6 complaints 1988 1989: 11 complaints 1989 1990: 29 complaints 1990 1991: 27 complaints 1991 1992: 21 complaints 1992 1993: 13 complaints 1993 1994: 14 complaints 1994 1995: 22 complaints 1995 1996: 9 complaints 1996 1997: 8 complaints 1997 1998: 5 complaints 1998 1999: 10 complaints 1999 2000: 106 complaints 2000 2001: 47 complaints 2001 2002: 29 complaints 2002 2003: 17 complaints 2003 2004: 4 complaints 2004 2005: 4 complaints 2005

1985: 7 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19802
19824
19833
19843
19857
19869
19875
19886
198911
199029
199127
199221
199313
199414
199522
19969
19978
19985
199910
2000106
200147
200229
200317
20044
20054

Known problem areas

Only 7 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Structure

3 of 7 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing roof and pillars and door.

Steering

2 of 7 total reports mention: steering, most commonly citing linkages.

CRASHINJURY
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While driving on freeway at approximately 65MPH on dry pavement, traveling straight the vehicle suddenly had no steering capability. Vehicle hit one car and swerved, then hit a concrete wall.

NHTSA ODI report, 1998-04-22

While driving straight on dry pavement on the freeway, the steering linkage broke, and suddenly the vehicle had no steering capability. The car hit another vehicle and swerved and hit a concrete wall.

NHTSA ODI report, 1998-04-22

Seat belts

2 of 7 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing retractor and buckle assembly.

Vehicle speed control

1 of 7 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

CRASHINJURY
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I was leaving the parking lot and prepared to make a right turn. All of sudden the car accerlated at a high speed and I stepped on the brake but it keep going.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-01-16

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1985 Toyota Celica — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Structure: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 2 reports on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 1985 Toyota Celica reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1985 Toyota Celica?
The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1985 Toyota Celica have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.