1985 Toyota Corolla Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1985 Toyota Corolla recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1985 Toyota Corolla.

Most common 1985 Toyota Corolla problems

Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Power Train	1
Electrical System	1
Fuel System, Gasoline	1
Steering	1
Unknown Or Other	1

What owners report

2004-04-22, Unknown Or Other
ON MAY 23, 2003, I STOPPED AT VILLAGE SEVEN AMOCO, MY USUAL PLACE FOR CHECK UPS FOR MY VEHICLE. THE TEMPERATURE WAS RISING SLOWLY. I WAS TOLD THAT I WAS VERY LUCKY I STOPPED BECAUSE HAD I PROCEEDED FOR ANOTHER FEW MILES THE HEAD GASKET WOULD HAVE BLOWN. THEY INSTALLED A NEW THERMOSTADT, THE FIRST ONE I HAD EVER RECEIVED. THE FOLLOWING WEDNESDAY, MAY 28 WHEN I BACKED OUT OF MY DRIVEPLACE THERE WAS A PUFF OF WHITE SMOKE; FRIGHTENED I ONCE AGAIN WENT TO VILLAGE SEVEN AMOCO TO REPORT WHAT I HAD SEEN. JERRY CASH, SERVICE MANAGER, SAID THEY WILL HAVE TO LET THE CAR COOL OFF BEFORE CHECKING IT OUT. THE CAR SAT FOR ALMOST THREE HOURS BEFORE I WAS TOLD MY HEAD GASKET HAD BLOWN, COST ESTIMATED AT $160

1998-06-22, Steering
HARD TO STEERING IN TRAFFIC, ALMOST CAUSING ACCIDENT, DUE TO DEFECT IN THE POWER STEERING GEAR RACK AND PINION

1996-10-16, Power Train
DEFECTIVE VC JOINTS, ALSO ELECTRICAL WIRES BURNED AND CARBURETOR PROBLEMS.. *AK

1985 Toyota Corolla questions

Does the 1985 Toyota Corolla have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1985 Toyota Corolla at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1985 Toyota Corolla?

Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (1), Electrical System (1), Fuel System, Gasoline (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1985 Toyota Corolla has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.