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1985 Toyota 4Runner Deluxe 5MT

The 1985 Toyota 4Runner Deluxe 5MT is a 116-hp 2.4-liter inline-4 SUV with a 5-speed manual and four-wheel drive. It starts at $12,263 MSRP and is rated at 21 mpg combined.

It makes 116 horsepower at 4,800 rpm and 140 lb-ft of torque at 2800 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 19 mpg city and 23 mpg highway (21 mpg combined).

The 4Runner measures 174.6 inches long on a 103.0-inch wheelbase.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSUV
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$12,263 ($37,040 *)
Engine
Engine Type22R-E 2.4L SOHC inline-4, fuel injected, naturally aspirated
Displacement2.4 L
Horsepower116 hp @ 4,800 rpm
Torque140 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm
ValvetrainSOHC, 8-valve
Bore and Stroke92 x 89
Injection TypeElectronic fuel injection
Drivetrain
Drive Type4WD
Transmission
Transmission5-speed manual
Final Drive4.1
Fuel Economy
City19 MPG
Highway23 MPG
Combined21 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded
Tank Capacity17.2 gal
Suspension
Front SuspensionSolid front axle, leaf springs
Rear SuspensionLive rear axle, leaf springs
Front Stabilizer BarYes
Turning Diameter37.4 ft
Brakes
Front Brake DiscDisc
Rear Brake DiscDrum
Tires & Wheels
Tires FrontP225/75R15
Tires RearP225/75R15
Dimensions & Weight
Length174.6 in
Width66.5 in
Height66.1 in
Wheelbase103 in
Front Track56.3 in
Rear Track55.5 in
Ground Clearance10.6 in
Approach Angle37°
Departure Angle22.5°
Cargo Volume80.9 ft³
Interior
Headroom Front39.2 in
Headroom Rear37.8 in
Legroom Front41.5 in
Legroom Rear34.3 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1985 Toyota 4RUNNER.

2 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1985 Toyota 4RUNNER

Owner Complaints

2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1985 Toyota 4RUNNER (1 mention a crash, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Hydraulic1
Service Brakes1
Structure1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jan 3, 2011 · Structure
“1985 TOYOTA FRAME RUSTED BEYOND REPAIR?? *TR”
Feb 14, 1996 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 1 injury
“WHILE DRIVING, AT APPROX. 50MPH, MADE ATTEMPT TO SLOW VEHICLE, WHEN CAR JUMPED OUT IN FRONT, REAR BRAKES LOCKED, RESULT ROLLOVER INTO AN EMBANKMENT. TT”

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 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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