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Vehicle safety record
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
What owners say
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2 complaints about the 1985 Toyota 4RUNNER
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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
Toyota 4RUNNER: every year compared
All 4RUNNER years1985 Toyota 4RUNNER vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 Toyota 4RUNNER | 2 | 0 | A | |
| 1985 Chevrolet Blazer | 29 | 2 | B | Compare |
| 1985 Ford Bronco | 20 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1985 Toyota Camry | 13 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1985 Toyota Pickup | 10 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 1985 Toyota Celica | 7 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 1985 Toyota Van | 6 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser | 5 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 1985 Toyota Cressida | 4 | 0 | C | Compare |
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.
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?
2003 (708), 2004 (678), 2000 (493). See every Toyota 4RUNNER year compared.
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