1985 Toyota Van LE 4AT
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All photo credits
- Photo: Toyota Van (TownAce) USA by Jason Lawrence from New York, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Toyota Van (TownAce) USA 2 by Jason Lawrence from New York, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Toyota LE van (8521700725) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1985 Toyota TownAce rear by DestinationFearFan, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1985 Toyota Van LE 4AT is a 90-hp 2.0-liter inline-4 with a 4-speed automatic overdrive, lock-up and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $11,543 MSRP and is rated at 20 mpg combined.
It makes 90 horsepower at 4,400 rpm and 120 lb-ft of torque at 3000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 19 mpg city and 22 mpg highway (20 mpg combined).
The Van measures 175.8 inches long on a 88.0-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Van |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $11,543 ($34,865 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3Y-EC, 2.0L OHV inline-4, EFI |
| Displacement | 2 L |
| Horsepower | 90 hp @ 4,400 rpm |
| Torque | 120 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | OHV, 8-valve |
| Bore and Stroke | 86.0 x 86.0 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 |
| Injection Type | Electronic fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Differential Type | Semi-floating rear axle |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic overdrive (A44DL), lock-up |
| 1st Gear | 2.826 |
| 2nd Gear | 1.493 |
| 3rd Gear | 1 |
| 4th Gear | 0.688 |
| Reverse | 2.704 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 19 MPG |
| Highway | 22 MPG |
| Combined | 20 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 15.9 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Double wishbone, upper torsion bar, gas-filled shocks, stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | 4-link, coil springs, gas-filled shocks, stabilizer bar |
| Turning Diameter | 30.2 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Ventilated discs, power-assisted |
| Rear Brake Disc | Drums, load-sensing proportioning valve |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 175.8 in |
| Width | 65.7 in |
| Height | 70.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 88 in |
| Front Track | 56.7 in |
| Rear Track | 54.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 149 ft³ |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1985 Toyota Van LE 4AT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1985 Toyota VAN. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
May 12, 1986 · STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING
THE CENTER CONTROL ARM OF THE STEERING LINKAGE SYSTEM MAY DEVELOP A CRACK IF THE STEERING WHEEL IS REPEATEDLY OPERATED WHILE VEHICLE IS IN PARKED POSITION. THE STEERING CENTER ARM MAY EVENTUALLY BREAK. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A CRACKED STEERING CENTER ARM WILL ALLOW STEERING CONTROL, HOWEVER, IF THE STEERING ARM BREAKS, IT WOULD RESULT IN COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND POSSIBLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: REPLACE CENTER CONTROL ARM WITH A REDESIGNED CONTROL ARM.
NHTSA campaign 86V060000
6 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1985 Toyota VAN
Owner Complaints
6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1985 Toyota VAN (1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Seat Belts | 3 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
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 VAN. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.