1985 Mitsubishi Starion
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1985 Mitsubishi Starion is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.
1985 Mitsubishi Starion at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
1985 Mitsubishi Starion recalls 0
No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 1985 Mitsubishi Starion.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
1985 Mitsubishi Starion MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 6 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 1985 Mitsubishi Starion costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
About the Mitsubishi Starion
The Mitsubishi Starion is a sports car which was manufactured and marketed by Mitsubishi from 1982 until 1989 — with badge engineered variants marketed in North America as the Conquest, under the Chrysler, Dodge, and Plymouth brands. It is a two-door coupé with a fastback design and seating for four passengers. The Starion's straight-four engine is mounted in the front and drives the rear wheels, with some models being turbocharged.
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