1985 Toyota Land Cruiser Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1985 Toyota Land Cruiser recalls

Most common 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser problems

Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Seat Belts	3
Wheels	1

What owners report

2008-09-22, Seat Belts
NHTSA ACTION NO. EA89030. PRODUCT RECALL OF REAR OUTER SAFETY BELT WAS ACCURATE BUT TOYOTA'S REPAIR WAS NOT. IT ISN'T THE FRICTION OF THE BELT THAT CAUSES THE LACK OF BELT RECOIL BUT IT IS THE RETURN MECHANISM/SPRING STRENGTH THAT IS THE CAUSE. MY LANDCRUISER DOESN'T RETURN THE REAR BELT EVEN IF NOTHING IS TOUCHING IT. I SUGGEST YOU LOOK AT THE RECALL AGAIN. TOYOTA'S FIX IS CHEAP BUT NOT EFFECTIVE. THEY SHOULD HAVE REPLACED THE RETURN MECHANISM COMPLETELY. MY VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED WITH THE RECALL GUIDE BUT IT DOES NO GOOD. SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH THE RETURN MECHANISM OUTSIDE OF FRICTION PARAMETERS. I CAN'T HAVE MY CHILDREN RIDE ON THAT SIDE OF THE CAR B/C THE SEATBELT DOESN'T OPERAT

2000-05-22, Wheels
THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE BROKE FREE CROSSED THE MEDIAN AND STRUCK THE FRONT END OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) YH

1995-06-15, Seat Belts
SEAT BELT RETRACTORS FAILED. *AW

1995-01-23, Seat Belts
REAR SEAT BELT FAILED PRIOR TO/AFTER RECALL REPAIRS (89V-155). *AK

1985 Toyota Land Cruiser questions

Does the 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser: Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly; Seat Belts:Rear/Other. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser?

Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Seat Belts (3), Wheels (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser 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.