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1985 Toyota Corolla LE Sedan

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1985 Toyota Corolla – front
Photo: Toyota Corolla FX hatchback front by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the E80 (E80, 1984–1987); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: Toyota Corolla FX hatchback front by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: Toyota Corolla AE82 at Schaffen-Diest (2017) by Charles01, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: Toyota Corolla FX hatchback rear by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: Corolla XL EE80 hatch rear by Demis Gallisto from Milano, Italy; cropped and lightly adjusted by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: 1987 Toyota Corolla (6217746130) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 1985 Toyota Corolla LE Sedan is a 75-hp 1.6-liter sedan with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $7,933 MSRP and is rated at 29 mpg combined.

It makes 75 horsepower. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 26 mpg city and 33 mpg highway (29 mpg combined).

The Corolla measures 166.0 inches long on a 95.6-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,110 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$7,933 ($23,961 *)
Engine
Engine Type4A-C, 1.6L SOHC, carbureted
Displacement1.6 L
Horsepower75 hp
ValvetrainSOHC, 8-valve
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
Transmission5-speed manual (3-speed or 4-speed automatic optional)
1st Gear3.545
2nd Gear1.904
3rd Gear1.31
4th Gear0.969
5th Gear0.815
Reverse3.25
Final Drive3.722
Fuel Economy
City26 MPG
Highway33 MPG
Combined29 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded
Tank Capacity13 gal
Dimensions & Weight
Length166 in
Width64 in
Height52 in
Wheelbase95.6 in
Curb Weight2,110 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front38 in
Headroom Rear36 in
Legroom Front42 in
Legroom Rear31 in
Shoulder Room Front53 in
Shoulder Room Rear53 in
Hip Room Front50 in
Hip Room Rear50 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 COROLLA.

3 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1985 Toyota COROLLA

Owner Complaints

3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1985 Toyota COROLLA. See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Electrical System1
Fuel System1
Gasoline1
Power Train1
Steering1
Unknown Or Other1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jan 15, 2004 · Unknown Or Other
“ON MAY 23, 2003, I STOPPED AT VILLAGE SEVEN AMOCO, MY USUAL PLACE FOR CHECK UPS FOR MY VEHICLE. THE TEMPERATURE WAS RISING SLOWLY. I WAS TOLD THAT I WAS VERY LUCKY I STOPPED BECAUSE HAD I PROCEEDED…”
Jun 22, 1998 · Steering
“HARD TO STEERING IN TRAFFIC, ALMOST CAUSING ACCIDENT, DUE TO DEFECT IN THE POWER STEERING GEAR RACK AND PINION”
Oct 16, 1996 · Fuel System, Gasoline, Power Train, Electrical System
“DEFECTIVE VC JOINTS, ALSO ELECTRICAL WIRES BURNED AND CARBURETOR PROBLEMS.. *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 COROLLA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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