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1985 Toyota Camry LE Liftback 5MT

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1985 Toyota Camry – front
Photo: 1986 Toyota Camry LE Liftback, front left, 08-10-2024 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the V10 (V10, 1983–1986); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 1986 Toyota Camry LE Liftback, front left, 08-10-2024 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: 1986 Toyota Camry 1.8 GL sedan 02 by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: 1986 Toyota Camry 1.8 GL sedan 01 by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: 1986 Toyota Camry LE Liftback, rear left, 08-10-2024 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: 1984 Toyota Camry (SV11) GLi hatchback (8080859902) by Riley from Christchurch, New Zealand, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 1985 Toyota Camry LE Liftback 5MT is a 92-hp 2.0-liter inline-4 liftback with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $11,443 MSRP and is rated at 27 mpg combined.

It makes 92 horsepower and 113 lb-ft of torque at 2400 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 25 mpg city and 31 mpg highway (27 mpg combined).

The Camry measures 174.6 inches long on a 102.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,425 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeLiftback
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$11,443 ($34,563 *)
Engine
Engine Type2S-ELC 2.0L SOHC inline-4, fuel injected, naturally aspirated
Displacement2 L
Horsepower92 hp
Torque113 lb-ft @ 2400 rpm
ValvetrainSOHC, 8-valve
Bore and Stroke84 x 90
Compression Ratio8.7:1
Injection TypeElectronic fuel injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
Transmission5-speed manual
Fuel Economy
City25 MPG
Highway31 MPG
Combined27 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded
Suspension
Front SuspensionMacPherson strut, coil springs
Rear SuspensionIndependent MacPherson strut, coil springs
Brakes
Front Brake DiscDisc
Rear Brake DiscDrum
Dimensions & Weight
Length174.6 in
Width66.5 in
Height53.9 in
Wheelbase102.4 in
Cargo Volume20 ft³
Curb Weight2,425 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front37 in
Headroom Rear36 in
Legroom Front42 in
Legroom Rear33 in
Shoulder Room Front55 in
Shoulder Room Rear54 in
Hip Room Front52 in
Hip Room Rear52 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

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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 CAMRY.

13 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1985 Toyota CAMRY

Owner Complaints

13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1985 Toyota CAMRY (3 a fire). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Electrical System2
Engine And Engine Cooling2
Hydraulic2
Service Brakes2
Tires2
Fuel System1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Aug 6, 2018 · Unknown Or Other
“THE CAR SIMPLY WON'T START. I'M NOT SURE WHY, BECAUSE THE BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR SEEM TO BE WORKING. AT FIRST, I THOUGHT IT WAS THE STARTER RECALL. I HAD THAT REPAIRED AT A TOYOTA DEALERSHIP. BUT IT'S…”
Sep 4, 2003 · Tires
“WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE AND CHATTER. CONSUMER PULLED UP INTO A SERVICE STATION AND CHECKED TIRES. SHE COULD NOT SEE ANYTHING WRONG, THERE WERE NO PUNCTURES OF BUBBLES IN THE TIRES. SHE…”
Aug 31, 2003 · Tires
“TIRE TREAD SEPARATED AND TIRE BLEW OUT ON INTERSTATE.*AK”
Feb 28, 2002 · Electrical System Fire
“WHILE TRAVELING ON INTERSTATE CONSUMER WAS SMELLING SMOKE INSIDE VEHICLE. SHE WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO SHOULDER. AND TRUNK AREA WAS IN FLAMES.*AK”
Apr 8, 1999 · Electrical System
“NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK”

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

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