1987 Toyota 4runner Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1987 Toyota 4runner. Part of Generation 1 — 1984–1989.

19861988
Complaints
7
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Injuries
2
Fatalities
Recalls
0

Worst 1987 Toyota 4runner Problems

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

#11 complaints

EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK

#21 complaints

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

Crash-related:1
#31 complaints

POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1987 Toyota 4runner.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK1
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT11
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY1
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC1172,391 mi
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS1
TIRES11

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