Model year guide

1984 Toyota Starlet

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1984 Toyota Starlet is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

1984 Toyota Starlet — representative photo
Representative photo

1984 Toyota Starlet at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Combined34–36 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1984 Toyota Starlet recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 1984 Toyota Starlet.

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.

1984 Toyota Starlet MPG & running costs

Combined34–36 mpg
City32 mpg
Highway39 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$1,917
EPA size classMinicompact Cars
TransmissionManual 4-spd or Manual 5-spd
Passenger volume73 cu ft
Cargo volume10 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$2,417 less

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 3 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 1984 Toyota Starlet costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$9,585
Fuel only$9,585
Per mile$0.13

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 Toyota Starlet

The Toyota Starlet is a subcompact car manufactured by Toyota from 1973 until 1999, replacing the Publica, but retaining the Publica's "P" code and generation numbering. The first generation Starlet was sold as the Publica Starlet in some markets. In Japan, it was exclusive to Toyota Auto Store dealers.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

1984 Toyota Starlet vehicles on record

Other Toyota Starlet model years

1984 Toyota Starlet — frequently asked questions

Does the 1984 Toyota Starlet have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 1984 Toyota Starlet. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 1984 Toyota Starlet get?

The 1984 Toyota Starlet has U.S. EPA estimates of 34–36 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (3 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.