1987 Hyundai Sonata Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1987 Hyundai Sonata.

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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Recalls
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Worst 1987 Hyundai Sonata Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#11 complaints

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine

#21 complaints

Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly

#31 complaints

Steering:Rack And Pinion

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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1987 Hyundai Sonata.

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Structure:Frame And Members
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1987 Hyundai Sonata — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 1987 Hyundai Sonata reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1987 Hyundai Sonata has 4 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine with 1 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1987 Hyundai Sonata?
Top reported problems: Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine (1 complaints); Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly (1 complaints); Steering:Rack And Pinion (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 1987 Hyundai Sonata have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1987 Hyundai Sonata as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1987 Hyundai Sonata?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Hyundai Sonata reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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