1985 Honda Civic Hatchback DX 5MT
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All photo credits
- Photo: 1987 Honda Civic MT 1.3 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1986 Honda Civic 1.3 Luxe by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1985 Honda Civic 1.3 Luxe by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1987 Honda Civic MT 1.3 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Honda Civic 1.3, RL-60-ZY (51008007838) by louisznl from Netherlands, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1985 Honda Civic Hatchback DX 5MT is a 76-hp 1.5-liter inline-4 hatchback with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $6,708 MSRP and is rated at 28 mpg combined.
It makes 76 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 84 lb-ft of torque at 3500 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 26 mpg city and 31 mpg highway (28 mpg combined).
The Civic Hatchback measures 150.0 inches long on a 93.7-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $6,708 ($20,261 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.5L SOHC inline-4 (carbureted) |
| Displacement | 1.5 L |
| Horsepower | 76 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 84 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 12-valve (3 valves/cyl.) |
| Bore and Stroke | 73.9 x 86.6 mm (2.91 x 3.41 in.) |
| Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 |
| Injection Type | Single 3-bbl. downdraft carburetor |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Final Drive | 4.266 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 26 MPG |
| Highway | 31 MPG |
| Combined | 28 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Unleaded |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut, front anti-roll bar |
| Rear Suspension | Trailing-arm solid beam axle, rear anti-roll bar |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Vacuum-assisted front disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | Rear drum |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 150 in |
| Width | 64 in |
| Height | 53 in |
| Wheelbase | 93.7 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1985 Honda Civic Hatchback DX 5MT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1985 Honda CIVIC. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Nov 18, 1988 · VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
UNDER HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTACT UNIT COULD LOOSEN AND BECOME DISLODGED.
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE AND WOULDAFFECT DRIVER VISIBILITY.
Remedy: INSTALL A CONTACT UNIT HOLDER THAT WOULD PREVENT LOOSENING.
NHTSA campaign 88V180000
Jul 22, 1988 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, MECHANICAL FUEL PUMPS MAY DEVELOP FUEL LEAKAGE AT CRIMPED SEAM BETWEEN THE TWO FUEL PUMP HALVES.
Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CREATES APOSSIBILITY OF A FIRE.
Remedy: INSTALL AN IMPROVED FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY.
NHTSA campaign 88V117000
15 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1985 Honda CIVIC
Owner Complaints
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1985 Honda CIVIC (4 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 4 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Seat Belts | 5 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Fuel System | 2 |
| Gasoline | 2 |
| Hydraulic | 1 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1985 HONDA CIVIC. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.