1985 Toyota 4runner Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1985 Toyota 4runner. Part of Generation 1 — 1984–1989.

19841986
Complaints
2
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 1985 Toyota 4runner Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#11 complaints

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM

Crash-related:1
#21 complaints

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Avg mileage:155,555 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1985 Toyota 4runner.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM11——
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS1——155,555 mi

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