Model year guide

1985 Toyota Starlet

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1985 Toyota Starlet is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 5 on record.

1985 Toyota Starlet — representative photo
Representative photo

1985 Toyota Starlet at a glance

Safety recallsNone

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

1985 Toyota Starlet recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 1985 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.

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.

1985 Toyota Starlet vehicles on record

Other Toyota Starlet model years

1985 Toyota Starlet — frequently asked questions

Does the 1985 Toyota Starlet have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 1985 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.

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