What is the fuel economy of a 1985 Toyota Tercel?

EPA figures for the 1985 Toyota Tercel reach 32 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1985 Toyota Tercel?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 1985 Toyota Tercel. 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 Toyota Tercel?

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA for the 1985 Toyota Tercel, most often about: Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Tires, Electrical System. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Toyota · 1985

1985 Toyota Tercel

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 32 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
1.5L 4-cyl	Manual 4-spd	Regular	30	35	32	278
1.5L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	26	34	29	306
1.5L 4-cyl	Automatic 3-spd	Regular	26	29	27	329
1.5L 4-cyl	Manual 4-spd	Regular	30	35	32	278
1.5L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	26	34	29	306

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

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

Campaign 07E064000

CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMPS SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF CARTER, ACCUFLOW, NAPA, TRUFLOW, PARTS DEPO, AND PARTS MASTER, SHIPPED BETWEEN AUGUST 2006 AND JULY 2007 FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM IN CERTAIN PRODUCTION RUNS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED OR INADEQUATELY TESTED WHICH MAY CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO LEAK.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

5 complaints filed by owners for this model year. Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2 Tires 2 Electrical System 1

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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.