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1985 Toyota Pickup 4WD Deluxe Long Bed 5MT

The 1985 Toyota Pickup 4WD Deluxe Long Bed 5MT is a 100-hp 2.4-liter inline-4 with a 5-speed manual overdrive and four-wheel drive. It starts at $9,473 MSRP and is rated at 21 mpg combined.

It makes 100 horsepower at 4,800 rpm and 129 lb-ft of torque at 2400 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 19 mpg city and 23 mpg highway (21 mpg combined).

The Pickup measures 190.2 inches long on a 112.2-inch wheelbase.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypePickup
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$9,473 ($28,613 *)
Engine
Engine Type22R 2.4L SOHC inline-4, carbureted, naturally aspirated
Displacement2.4 L
Horsepower100 hp @ 4,800 rpm
Torque129 lb-ft @ 2400 rpm
ValvetrainSOHC, 8-valve
Bore and Stroke92.0 x 89.0 mm
Compression Ratio9.0:1
Injection TypeCarburetor
Drivetrain
Drive Type4WD
Transmission
Transmission5-speed manual overdrive
Fuel Economy
City19 MPG
Highway23 MPG
Combined21 MPG
Recommended FuelUnleaded
Tank Capacity19.2 gal
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent, torsion bar (Hi-Trac on 4WD from 1986)
Rear SuspensionLive rear axle, leaf springs
Brakes
Front Brake DiscPower-assisted disc
Rear Brake DiscDrum
Dimensions & Weight
Length190.2 in
Width66.5 in
Wheelbase112.2 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 PICKUP.

10 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1985 Toyota PICKUP

Owner Complaints

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

Most-cited areas
Tires3
Parking Brake2
Seats1
Steering1
Structure1
Suspension1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Oct 12, 2021 · Wheels
“The contact owns a 1985 Toyota Pickup. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph when the vehicle began emitting a noise coming from the rear axle. The contact was able to pull over and…”
Oct 1, 2012 · Tires Crash
“1985 TOYOTA 4X4. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ACCIDENT AND SNOW TIRES *TGW THE CONSUMER WOULD LIKE OTHER DETAILED INFORMATION, SUCH AS CRASH TEST, DEFECTS AND STATISTICS INFORMATION.”
Nov 14, 2000 · Parking Brake, Structure
“EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS REPAIRED. CONSUMER NOTICED VIBRATION FROM THE REAR OF VEHICLE, AFTER INSPECTION THE ENTIRE FRAME OF THE TRUCK WAS FOUND TO BE CORRODED BADLY ESPECIALLY IN THE RIGHT REAR SECTION…”
Sep 24, 2000 · Parking Brake
“BELLCRANK AND BRACKET FROZEN RENDERING PARKING BRAKE INOPERATIVE. DISSIMILAR METALS WITH HEAVY CORROSION OF COMPONENTS AT CONTACT AREA IN EVIDENCE.”
Aug 18, 1998 · Suspension
“REAR AXLE BROKE CAUSING WHEEL TO FALL OFF. (OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT).”

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

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