MYRModel Year Report

1985 Toyota VAN

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1985 Toyota VAN
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:41:32.564Z

Only 6 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 6 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 VAN Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1985 highlighted. 1983: 0 complaints 1983 1984: 4 complaints 1985: 6 complaints 1985 1986: 9 complaints 1987: 6 complaints 1987 1988: 2 complaints 1989: 3 complaints 1989 1990: 1 complaints 1994: 3 complaints 1994
1985: 6 complaints
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YearComplaints
19830
19844
19856
19869
19876
19882
19893
19901
19943

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 6 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SEAT BELTS

2 of 6 total reports mention: seat belts.

INJURY
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SEAT BELT FAILED DURING COLLISION RESULTING IN INJURY, DUE TO DESIGN FLAW, SEAT BELT ONLY WORKS AT A 15% TILT.

NHTSA ODI report, 19981014

SEAT BELT DESIGNED SO THAT IT DOES NOT ENGAGE AT LESS THAN 15 DEGREE TILT, CAUSING IT TO FAIL IN ACCIDENT. *DH

NHTSA ODI report, 19960624

TIRES

1 of 6 total reports mentions: tires.

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NOT NOTIFIED OF RECALL OF STEERING ARM AND FRONT TIRES WEAR UNEVENLY, CONSTANTLY REQUIRING REPLACEMENT.

NHTSA ODI report, 19970727

STEERING

1 of 6 total reports mentions: steering.

STEERING

1 of 6 total reports mentions: steering.

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1985 TOYOTA VAN WITH POWER STEERING. PART OF LINKAGE CALLED CENTER ARM SNAPPED IN HALF WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH DURING TURNING. THERE WAS IMMEDIATE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030501

SEAT BELTS

1 of 6 total reports mentions: seat belts.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19860815 — steering

THE CENTER CONTROL ARM OF THE STEERING LINKAGE SYSTEM MAY DEVELOP A CRACK IF THE STEERING WHEEL IS REPEATEDLY OPERATED WHILE VEHICLE IS IN PARKED POSITION. THE STEERING CENTER ARM MAY EVENTUALL

Remedy: REPLACE CENTER CONTROL ARM WITH A REDESIGNED CONTROL ARM.

Campaign 86V060000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19870910 — PE (closed 19880330)

IGNITER ASSEMBLY FAILURE

I 19890607 — PE (closed 19890927)

STEERING GEAR FAILURE

I 19890927 — EA (closed 19900920)

STEERING GEAR FAILURE

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1985 Toyota VAN — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 86V060000 (steering) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1985 Toyota VAN 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 VAN?

The most-reported component is seat belts:front:anchorage, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1985 Toyota VAN have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

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