1985 Toyota Pickup Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 1985 Toyota Pickup has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA, including 4 crashes, 1 injury.

The most-reported problem area is Tires (3 reports).

0Recalls
9Owner complaints
4Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1985 Toyota Pickup recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1985 Toyota Pickup.

Most common 1985 Toyota Pickup problems

Problem areas named in the 9 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Tires3
Parking Brake2
Steering1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Suspension1
Structure1
Wheels1

What owners report

2021-10-12, Wheels
The contact owns a 1985 Toyota Pickup. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph when the vehicle began emitting a noise coming from the rear axle. The contact was able to pull over and noticed that 3/4 lug nuts had sheared off. The contact drove to a local mechanic where it was repaired but continues to experience the same failure. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with, NHTSA Campaign Number: 85V129000 (WHEELS) however the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was informed of failure and told the contact that they were unable to assist. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
2012-10-01, Tires
1985 TOYOTA 4X4. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ACCIDENT AND SNOW TIRES *TGW THE CONSUMER WOULD LIKE OTHER DETAILED INFORMATION, SUCH AS CRASH TEST, DEFECTS AND STATISTICS INFORMATION.
2000-11-14, Structure
EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS REPAIRED. CONSUMER NOTICED VIBRATION FROM THE REAR OF VEHICLE, AFTER INSPECTION THE ENTIRE FRAME OF THE TRUCK WAS FOUND TO BE CORRODED BADLY ESPECIALLY IN THE RIGHT REAR SECTION WHERE THE REAR SPRINGS ARE SHACKLED TO THE FRAME. *SLC
2000-09-28, Parking Brake
BELLCRANK AND BRACKET FROZEN RENDERING PARKING BRAKE INOPERATIVE. DISSIMILAR METALS WITH HEAVY CORROSION OF COMPONENTS AT CONTACT AREA IN EVIDENCE.
1998-10-05, Suspension
REAR AXLE BROKE CAUSING WHEEL TO FALL OFF. (OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT).

1985 Toyota Pickup questions

Does the 1985 Toyota Pickup have any recalls?

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

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

Based on 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Tires (3), Parking Brake (2), Steering (1).

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

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