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1985 Toyota 4RUNNER Problems, complaints & recalls

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1985 Toyota 4RUNNER with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (1) and the brakes (1). Those complaints describe 1 crash and 1 injury. There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1984 has 2 and the 1986 has 8.

NHTSA data checked

AFar fewer problems than a typical 4RUNNER year, for its age

#95 most complained-about 1985 vehicle

Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Deaths
0

Most common 1985 Toyota 4RUNNER problems

Share of all 2 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.

No recalls for the 1985 Toyota 4RUNNER

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1985 Toyota 4RUNNER. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.

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2 complaints about the 1985 Toyota 4RUNNER

Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.

Body, doors & structure

1985 TOYOTA FRAME RUSTED BEYOND REPAIR?? *TR

Filed Incident StructureNHTSA 10374046
BrakesCrash1 injury

While driving, at approx. 50Mph, made attempt to slow vehicle, when car jumped out in front, rear brakes locked, result rollover into an embankment. Tt

Filed Service brakes, hydraulicNHTSA 979280

Toyota 4RUNNER: every year compared

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
19896100Engine & coolingA
19889100Engine & coolingA
19875030BrakesA
19868020BrakesA
19852010Body, doors & structureA
19842020SuspensionA
All 4RUNNER years

1985 Toyota 4RUNNER vs rivals

More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.

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Questions about the 1985 Toyota 4RUNNER

Does the 1985 Toyota 4RUNNER have any recalls?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1985 Toyota 4RUNNER right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 1985 Toyota 4RUNNER?

By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (1), brakes (1).

How many complaints has the 1985 Toyota 4RUNNER had?

2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on February 14, 1996 and the latest on January 3, 2011. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 1 injury and 0 deaths.

Is the 1985 Toyota 4RUNNER a reliable vehicle?

Its Safety Index is 99 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Toyota 4RUNNER year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.

Which Toyota 4RUNNER years have the most complaints?
What should I do if my 1985 Toyota 4RUNNER has a problem?

If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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