How many recalls does the 1985 Pontiac Safari have?

The 1985 Pontiac Safari has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1985 Pontiac Safari has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1985 Pontiac Safari?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is visibility.

1985 Pontiac Safari Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1985 Pontiac Safari. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the visibility. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

Total complaints1

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Unable to get the fluid from the windshield wiper motor to clean the windows. There appears to be a electrical short.the plastic piece to the windshield wiper arm is broken.consumer contacted dealer. *ak”

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR · reported 1999-07-30

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1985 Pontiac Safari as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.