1985 Toyota Van Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 33%of 6 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 196,616miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 1985 Toyota Van, 33% of the 6 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 196,616 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 milesRelated recalls
- 86V060000May 12, 1986The 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…Covers: Toyota Van 1984–1985, Cargo Van 1984–1985
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 2 | 33% |
Other parts of the 1985 Toyota Van
← All problems reported for the 1985 Toyota Van
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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