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1989 Toyota Van LE 4WD 4AT

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1989 Toyota Van – front
Photo: Toyota Van (TownAce) USA by Jason Lawrence from New York, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the Van (YR20) (1984–1989); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: Toyota Van (TownAce) USA by Jason Lawrence from New York, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: Toyota Van (TownAce) USA 2 by Jason Lawrence from New York, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: Toyota LE van (8521700725) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: 1985 Toyota TownAce rear by DestinationFearFan, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 1989 Toyota Van LE 4WD 4AT is a 101-hp 2.2-liter inline-4 with a 4-speed automatic overdrive and four-wheel drive. It starts at $18,758 MSRP and is rated at 18 mpg combined.

It makes 101 horsepower at 4,400 rpm and 133 lb-ft of torque at 3000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 20 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).

The Van measures 175.8 inches long on a 88.0-inch wheelbase.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeVan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$18,758 ($49,164 *)
Engine
Engine Type4Y-EC, 2.2L OHV inline-4, EFI
Displacement2.2 L
Horsepower101 hp @ 4,400 rpm
Torque133 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm
ValvetrainOHV, 8-valve
Bore and Stroke91.0 x 86.0 mm
Injection TypeElectronic fuel injection
Drivetrain
Drive Type4WD
Transmission
Transmission4-speed automatic overdrive (4WD automatic has no low range)
Fuel Economy
City18 MPG
Highway20 MPG
Combined18 MPG
Recommended FuelUnleaded
Tank Capacity15.9 gal
Suspension
Front SuspensionDouble wishbone, upper torsion bar, gas-filled shocks, stabilizer bar
Rear Suspension4-link, coil springs, gas-filled shocks, stabilizer bar
Turning Diameter32.2 ft
Brakes
Front Brake DiscVentilated discs, power-assisted
Rear Brake DiscDrums, load-sensing proportioning valve
Dimensions & Weight
Length175.8 in
Width65.7 in
Height71.9 in
Wheelbase88 in
Front Track56.7 in
Rear Track54.3 in
Cargo Volume149 ft³
* 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 1989 Toyota VAN.

3 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1989 Toyota VAN

Owner Complaints

3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1989 Toyota VAN (1 mention a crash, 1 a fire). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Electrical System1
Latches/Locks/Linkages1
Vehicle Speed Control1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
May 18, 2000 · Vehicle Speed Control Crash
“ACCELERATOR LINKAGE COVER LOCATED BETWEEN THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE GAS PEDAL, CAUSED A REAR END CRASH BECAUSE DRIVER'S FOOT CAUGHT ON THE COVER, AND WAS NOT ABLE TO PUSH ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. VAN WAS…”
Apr 7, 1999 · Latches/Locks/Linkages
“INNER DOOR LOCK RELASE FAILED.”
Dec 19, 1995 · Electrical System Fire
“WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, UNDER THE HOOD, ELECTRICAL SHORT. 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 1989 TOYOTA VAN. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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