1985 Toyota Van Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 1985 Toyota Van has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 injury.

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

1Recalls
6Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Van?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1985 Toyota Van recalls

Steering:Linkages:Rod:Relay:Connecting

Recall 86V060May 12, 1986103,700 vehicles affected

Most common 1985 Toyota Van problems

Problem areas named in the 6 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Seat Belts3
Steering2
Tires1
Electrical System1

What owners report

2003-05-01, 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. *TS ***DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12-12-02 CUT OVER TO ARTEMIS***761467
2000-10-10, 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?*AK
1999-01-12, Electrical System
VEHICLE CAN BE STARTED WITH ANY KEY THAT CAN FIT HALFWAY INTO THE IGNITION SWITCH. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN. *AK
1998-10-14, Seat Belts
SEAT BELT FAILED DURING COLLISION RESULTING IN INJURY, DUE TO DESIGN FLAW, SEAT BELT ONLY WORKS AT A 15% TILT.
1997-07-27, Tires
NOT NOTIFIED OF RECALL OF STEERING ARM AND FRONT TIRES WEAR UNEVENLY, CONSTANTLY REQUIRING REPLACEMENT.

1985 Toyota Van questions

Does the 1985 Toyota Van have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1985 Toyota Van: Steering:Linkages:Rod:Relay:Connecting. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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

Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Seat Belts (3), Steering (2), Tires (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1985 Toyota Van 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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