1985 Toyota Van problems
The Toyota Sienna is a minivan manufactured and marketed by Toyota primarily for the North American market. It is named for the Italian city of Siena, in the region of Tuscany. It replaced the first generation Previa van in 1997 with a more conventional front-wheel drive layout and shares a heavily revised platform with the Camry. Both the Previa and original Sienna were smaller than the other minivans they competed against, but a redesign in 2003 (for the 2004 model year) increased the dimensions to match those of its competitors.
It was redesigned again in 2010 (for the 2011 model year). The third generation Sienna went on sale in the United States in February 2010 and is the first Sienna to ever receive a "Top Safety Pick" award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. A 2020 redesign (for the 2021 model year) saw the Sienna becoming a hybrid vehicle for its fourth generation. While previous generations of the Sienna were exported to select Asian and European markets, the fourth generation is the first to be produced outside of the United States as Chinese production commenced in July 2021 by two Toyota joint ventures. In China, it is also marketed as the Toyota Granvia.
Following the discontinuation of General Motors's all-wheel drive minivans in 2006, the Sienna was the only minivan in its class offered with AWD in North America until the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica was introduced with an AWD option in 2020.
The Sienna is not available in Japan and Australia as it is not produced in a right-hand drive configuration, and the segment in these countries is already occupied by the Alphard/Vellfire and the HiAce/Granvia respectively.
As of the fourth generation, introduced in 2020, the Sienna is now built on Toyota's TNGA-K platform, which it shares with most of Toyota’s other large MPVs and crossovers.
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Common 1985 Toyota Van problems
The 1985 Toyota Van has several common problems that owners have reported. These issues range from engine and transmission problems to cooling and electrical issues.
One of the most common problems is engine starting issues. Owners have reported that the starter motor can fail, requiring replacement or rebuilding.
The alternator can also be a problem, requiring rebuilding or replacement and rewiring of the electrical circuits.
Cooling system issues are also common, with rusted out steel coolant lines to the heater core requiring replacement with hoses.
Power steering problems have been reported, with rusted and seized power steering pumps and lines requiring removal and conversion to manual steering.
Transmission issues have been reported, with some owners hearing noises when decelerating, possibly due to transmission bearing problems.
Some owners have reported that the van may lose power and struggle to drive at highway speeds, possibly due to sensor problems or other issues.
Other issues reported include air conditioning problems, which can be expensive to fix.
In summary, the 1985 Toyota Van has several common problems that owners have reported. These issues include engine and transmission problems, cooling and electrical issues, and other problems that can affect the van's performance and reliability.
1985 Toyota Van car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Toyota Van problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Seat belts problems
- Steering problems
- Electrical system problems
- Tires problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1985 Toyota Van vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
1985 Toyota Van complaints
The NHTSA has received 6 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1985 Toyota Van.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-04-25
- VIN: JT3YR26V7F5
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: 1985 TOYOTA VAN WITH POWER STEERING. PART OF LINKAGE CALLED CENTER ARM SNAPPED IN HALF WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH DURING TURNING. THERE WAS IMMEDIATE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. NO BODILY INJURY OCCURRED, BUT HAD THIS OCCURRED AT FREEWAY SPEED, I WOULD UNDOUBTEDLY BE DEAD. *TS ***DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12-12-02 CUT OVER TO ARTEMIS***761467
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-01-01
- VIN: JT4YR27V3F0
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: THE SEATBELT BUCKLES HAVE CRACKS IN THE PLASTIC OUTER COMPONENTS. IS THERE A RECALL ON THESE SEAT BELTS? ALSO, YOUR WEBSIGHT INDICATES A RECALL FOR STEERING COMPONENTS ON THIS 1985 TOYOTA VAN. HAVING BOUGHT THE VEHICLE USED, HOW CAN I KNOW THE AFFECTED PARTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED?*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: VEHICLE CAN BE STARTED WITH ANY KEY THAT CAN FIT HALFWAY INTO THE IGNITION SWITCH. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN. *AK
STEERING,TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1985-06-01
- VIN: JT3YR26V9F5
- Components: STEERING,TIRES
- Summary: NOT NOTIFIED OF RECALL OF STEERING ARM AND FRONT TIRES WEAR UNEVENLY, CONSTANTLY REQUIRING REPLACEMENT.
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1994-10-04
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- VIN: JT3YR26VPF5
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: SEAT BELT FAILED DURING COLLISION RESULTING IN INJURY, DUE TO DESIGN FLAW, SEAT BELT ONLY WORKS AT A 15% TILT.
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1996-01-06
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: SEAT BELT DESIGNED SO THAT IT DOES NOT ENGAGE AT LESS THAN 15 DEGREE TILT, CAUSING IT TO FAIL IN ACCIDENT. *DH
1985 Toyota Van recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 1 recalls for different components of the 1985 Toyota Van.
- Manufacturer: TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.
- Components: STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING
- Summary: 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.
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