MYRModel Year Report

1985 Toyota Pickup

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1985 Toyota Pickup
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:23:54.498Z

Only 9 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 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Toyota Pickup Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1985 highlighted. 1980: 2 complaints 1980 1981: 3 complaints 1982: 2 complaints 1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 3 complaints 1985: 9 complaints 1985 1986: 18 complaints 1986 1987: 8 complaints 1988: 7 complaints 1989: 21 complaints 1989 1990: 25 complaints 1991: 29 complaints 1992: 56 complaints 1992 1993: 59 complaints 1994: 91 complaints 1995: 35 complaints 1995 1996: 6 complaints 1997: 5 complaints 1998: 5 complaints 1998 1999: 2 complaints 2000: 4 complaints 2001: 7 complaints 2001 2002: 1 complaints 2002
1985: 9 complaints
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YearComplaints
19802
19813
19822
19832
19843
19859
198618
19878
19887
198921
199025
199129
199256
199359
199491
199535
19966
19975
19985
19992
20004
20017
20021

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 9 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

TIRES

3 of 9 total reports mention: tires.

CRASH DEATH
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1985 TOYOTA 4X4. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ACCIDENT AND SNOW TIRES *TGW THE CONSUMER WOULD LIKE OTHER DETAILED INFORMATION, SUCH AS CRASH TEST, DEFECTS AND STATISTICS INFORMATION.

NHTSA ODI report, 20121001

VEHICLE MODIFIED WITH LARGER TIRES WHICH, CAUSED DEATH WHEN VEHICLE FLIPPED OVER DUE TO THE CHANGE IN THE CENTER OF GRAVITY. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT) *SD

NHTSA ODI report, 19960417

PARKING BRAKE

2 of 9 total reports mention: parking brake.

WHEELS

1 of 9 total reports mentions: wheels.

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The contact owns a 1985 Toyota Pickup. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph when the vehicle began emitting a noise coming from the rear axle. The contact was able to pull over and noticed that 3/4 lug nuts had sheared off.

NHTSA ODI report, 20211012

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 9 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

CRASH
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UPON PLACING INTO REVERSE GEAR EXPEIENCED ENGINE SURGE, THEN VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL, OVERPOWERING BRAKES, FINALLY HIT AN OTHER RV DUE TO THOTTLE STICKING.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960918

SUSPENSION

1 of 9 total reports mentions: suspension.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1985 Toyota Pickup — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for tires issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for parking brake issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for wheels issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1985 Toyota Pickup 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 Pickup?

The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1985 Toyota Pickup have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.