1984 vs 1985 Toyota Camry

vs

Both years are the same generation, so most of what they offer is shared.

Recalls

1984

  • 83V133000 1983–1984

    The voltage regulator may overcharge the battery. NHTSA

  • 90V040000 1983–1984

    The cruise control computer can malfunction when switched off after long use followed by cold weather. NHTSA

1985

Nothing that 1984 lacks.

What changed between

After 1984, up to and including 1985.

  1. 1985Facelift with one-piece headlamps. The cruise control switches move to the wiper stalk, the DX gets wider tires and a tilt wheel, gas front shocks and stiffer rear springs arrive, an alarm becomes optional, the diesel can have an automatic, and the LE offers an electronic instrument cluster. A published reference

What it came with

1984

Nothing that 1985 lacks.

1985

Nothing that 1984 lacks.

Both years

Engines
2.0L four-cylinder A published reference, 1.8L turbo diesel (1984–1985) A published reference
Transmissions
5-speed manual A published reference, 4-speed automatic A published reference
Drivetrains
Front-wheel drive A published reference
Body styles
Sedan A published reference, Liftback A published reference
Trims
DX A published reference, LE A published reference

Colors

1984

  • Gloss Black 202, 1983–1984 An owners' registry (unofficial)
  • Creme 557, 1983–1984 An owners' registry (unofficial)
  • Beige Metallic 4A5, 1983–1984 An owners' registry (unofficial)
  • Light Brown on Beige Metallic 2E3, 1983–1984 An owners' registry (unofficial)
  • Red Metallic 3B5, 1983–1984 An owners' registry (unofficial)
  • Red on Beige Metallic 2E4, 1983–1984 An owners' registry (unofficial)
  • Deep Maroon Metallic 379, 1983–1984 An owners' registry (unofficial)

1985

  • Light Beige Metallic 4D2, 1985 An owners' registry (unofficial)
  • Brown Metallic 4E5, 1985 An owners' registry (unofficial)
  • Brown on Light Beige Metallic 2T2, 1985 An owners' registry (unofficial)
  • Dark Red 3F1, 1985–1986 An owners' registry (unofficial)

Both years

  • White 041, 1985–1986 An owners' registry (unofficial)
  • Silver Metallic 148, 1984–1985 An owners' registry (unofficial)
  • Light Blue Metallic 894, 1984–1985 An owners' registry (unofficial)