1985 Renault Sportwagon Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 1985 Renault Sportwagon. Check your own VIN below.
- 1983
- 1984
- 1985
3 safety recalls for the 1985 Renault Sportwagon
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Cables (vehicle speed control)
A wrong cruise control accelerator cable clip was installed in the assembly. This could allow the accelerator cable to disengage from the throttle control. Consequence of defect: the disengaged accelerator cable causes the throttle to remain partially open when cruise control is in use and results in loss of acceleration control and…
Remedy: Install new accelerator cable clip.
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Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)
The steering wheel could loosen due to inadequate tightening of the wheel shaft nut. Consequence of defect: loosening of the steering wheel would affect the steering control of the car and may result in an accident.
Remedy: Properly torque the nut and assure that it is retained.
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Seat belts: rear/other
The 12 mm spacer used on the rear seat belt anchorage bolts may affect anchor bolt load capacity and fail to comply with FMVSS 210, seat belt assembly anchorages. Consequence of defect: the rear outboard seat belt anchorages may not maintain load requirements for the specified time. This failure may cause the seat belt system not to…
Remedy: Replace 12 mm anchor bolt spacer with a 5mm spacer.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1985 Renault Sportwagon. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Renault Sportwagon model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Renault Sportwagon model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 Renault Sportwagon | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 Renault Sportwagon | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 Renault Sportwagon | 3 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1985 Renault Sportwagon
How do I know if my 1985 Renault Sportwagon has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 1985 Renault Sportwagon; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Renault dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 85V043000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.