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Toyota VanModel year report

1985 Toyota Van Problems

Complaints
6filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
196,616miles, 1 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
21 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl RWD · 20 city / 23 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1985 Toyota Van (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1985 Toyota Van. The part named most often is seat belts, with 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by steering (2) and electrical system (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 196,616 miles. Of all complaints, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 17 technical service bulletins for this model year. Steering complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the connecting and 1 NHTSA investigation filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Seat belts: “The seatbelt buckles have cracks in the plastic outer components. Is there a recall on these seat belts? Also, your websight indicates a recall for steering components on this 1985 Toyota VAN. Having bought the vehicle used, how can I know the affected parts have been replaced?”

NHTSA complaint #732834, filed 2000-09

Steering: “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. No bodily injury occurred, but had this occurred at freeway speed, I would undoubtedly be dead. ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis***761467”

NHTSA complaint #10009187, filed 2002-05, 196,616 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 196,616 and 196,616 miles.

0%0–100%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–150100%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (1 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 196,616 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

199619972199920002002
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 1985 Toyota Van version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Van 2WD2.0L 4-cyl5-speed manual202321$3,200
Van 2WD2.0L 4-cyl4-speed automatic192220$3,350

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 1985 Toyota Van → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

NHTSA investigations

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 17 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 17 bulletins →

Other model years of the Toyota Van

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
19876—1—20—Not enough data
19869—1—20—Not enough data
19856196,6161—21—Not enough data

All Toyota Van model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1985 Toyota Van have?

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1985 Toyota Van as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1985 Toyota Van is reported most often?

Seat belts is named most often, in 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by steering with 2.

Has the 1985 Toyota Van been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 1985 Toyota Van get?

The EPA rates the 1985 Toyota Van (Van 2WD, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 21 mpg combined, 20 city and 23 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,200 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 1985 Toyota Van reported?

Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 196,616 miles and the middle half falls between 196,616 and 196,616 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.