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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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1987 Toyota 4runner.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 | 1 | — | 72,391 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES | 1 | 1 | — | — |
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