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1985 Oldsmobile Toronado Brougham 2dr Coupe

The 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado Brougham 2dr Coupe is a 5.0-liter V8 coupe with an automatic 4-speed and front-wheel drive. It starts at $17,298 MSRP and is rated at 17 mpg combined.

EPA fuel-economy estimates are 15 mpg city and 20 mpg highway (17 mpg combined).

The Toronado measures 205.0 inches long on a 113.9-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,854 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeCoupe
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$17,298 ($52,248 *)
Engine
Engine Type5.0L V8
Displacement5 L
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
TransmissionAutomatic 4-speed
Fuel Economy
City15 MPG
Highway20 MPG
Combined17 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular Gasoline
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front15-in.
Wheels Rear15-in.
Dimensions & Weight
Length205 in
Width71 in
Height54 in
Wheelbase113.9 in
Curb Weight3,854 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front37 in
Headroom Rear37 in
Legroom Front42 in
Legroom Rear39 in
Shoulder Room Front56 in
Shoulder Room Rear55 in
Hip Room Front53 in
Hip Room Rear53 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1985 Oldsmobile TORONADO. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Jun 16, 1989 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

A SMALL NYLON BUSHING IN THE CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL MAY SLIP OUT OF PLACE, CAUSING INTERMITTENT AND UNEXPECTED INCREASES IN ENGINE SPEED OR DIESELING (ENGINE RUN ON WITH IGNITION OFF).

Consequence: SERVO ROD ASSEMBLY COULD CATCH ON ENGINE COMPONENTS ANDRESULT IN A STUCK THROTTLE WITH POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: INSTALL A NEW BUSHING IN CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL.

NHTSA campaign 89V102000

2 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1985 Oldsmobile TORONADO

Owner Complaints

2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1985 Oldsmobile TORONADO. See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Suspension1
Wheels1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Dec 9, 1998 · Suspension
“THE RIDE SIDE OF THE FRONT WHEEL ASSEMBLY PULLED COMPLETELY AWAY FROM THE FRAME. OWNER NOTICED PROBLEM WHEN TURNING WHEELS TO THE RIGHT WHILE BAKCING OUT OF A PARKING PLACE. THE PROLBEM WAS REPORTED…”
Aug 19, 1997 · Wheels
“WHILE DRIVING FRONT RIGHT WHEEL FELL OFF, CAUSING COLLISION.”

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 OLDSMOBILE TORONADO. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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