1985 TOYOTA VAN — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
7
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
2
Investigations
Overview of the 1985 TOYOTA VAN
The 1985 TOYOTA VAN has received a total of 7 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING. The most commonly reported problems involve the Seat Beltsfrontanchorage (2 complaints), Electrical Systemignitionswitch (1 complaint), and Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1985 TOYOTA VAN
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1985 TOYOTA VAN, potentially affecting up to 103,700 vehicles.
Recall 86V060000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING
| 103,700 vehicles affected
Defect: THE CENTER CONTROL ARM OF THE STEERING LINKAGE SYSTEM MAY DEVELOP A CRACK IF THE STEERING WHEEL IS REPEATEDLY OPERATED WHILE VEHICLE IS IN PARKED POSITION. THE STEERING CENTER ARM MAY EVENTUALLY BREAK. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A CRACKED STEERING CENTER ARM WILL ALLOW STEERING CONTROL, HOWEVER, IF THE STEERING ARM BREAKS, IT WOULD RESULT IN COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL...
Remedy: REPLACE CENTER CONTROL ARM WITH A REDESIGNED CONTROL ARM.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1985 TOYOTA VAN
7 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1985 TOYOTA VAN. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Beltsfrontanchorage | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignitionswitch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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
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
VEHICLE CAN BE STARTED WITH ANY KEY THAT CAN FIT HALFWAY INTO THE IGNITION SWITCH. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN. *AK
SEAT BELT FAILED DURING COLLISION RESULTING IN INJURY, DUE TO DESIGN FLAW, SEAT BELT ONLY WORKS AT A 15% TILT.
NOT NOTIFIED OF RECALL OF STEERING ARM AND FRONT TIRES WEAR UNEVENLY, CONSTANTLY REQUIRING REPLACEMENT.
Safety Rating for the 1985 TOYOTA VAN
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1985 TOYOTA VAN in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1985 TOYOTA VAN
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1985 TOYOTA VAN
NHTSA has opened 2 investigations into potential safety defects in the 1985 TOYOTA VAN.
Other Model Years of the TOYOTA VAN
- 1984 TOYOTA VAN — 5 complaints
- 1985 TOYOTA VAN (current)
- 1986 TOYOTA VAN — 10 complaints
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- 1988 TOYOTA VAN — 2 complaints
- 1989 TOYOTA VAN — 3 complaints
- 1990 TOYOTA VAN — 1 complaint
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