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1985 Honda Civic

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 34 MPG.

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Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
1.3L 4-cyl	Manual 4-spd	Regular	31	39	34	261
1.5L 4-cyl	Automatic 3-spd	Regular	25	29	27	329
1.5L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	27	33	30	296
1.3L 4-cyl	Manual 4-spd	Regular	32	38	34	261
1.5L 4-cyl	Automatic 3-spd	Regular	23	26	24	370
1.5L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	26	31	28	317

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

2 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 88V180000

UNDER HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTACT UNIT COULD LOOSEN AND BECOME DISLODGED.

Campaign 88V117000

UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, MECHANICAL FUEL PUMPS MAY DEVELOP FUEL LEAKAGE AT CRIMPED SEAM BETWEEN THE TWO FUEL PUMP HALVES.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

17 complaints filed by owners for this model year (5 involving a crash, 1 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Seat Belts 5 Fuel System, Gasoline 2 Engine And Engine Cooling 2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 1985 Honda Civic?

EPA figures for the 1985 Honda Civic reach 34 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1985 Honda Civic?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 1985 Honda Civic. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 1985 Honda Civic?

Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA for the 1985 Honda Civic, most often about: Seat Belts, Fuel System, Gasoline, Engine And Engine Cooling. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.