Worst 1985 Toyota Camry Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
Tires:Tread/Belt
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1985 Toyota Camry.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 2 | — | 2 | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wiring & Fuses | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | — | — |
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1985 Toyota Camry — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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