1987 Toyota Celica Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1987 Toyota Celica.

19861988
Complaints
6
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 1987 Toyota Celica Problems

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

#11 complaints

Automatic Transmission

#21 complaints

Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner

Crash-related:1
#31 complaints

Hydraulic Brakes

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1987 Toyota Celica.

Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
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Avg Miles
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Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
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Avg Miles
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Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 1987 Toyota Celica. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

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1987 Toyota Celica — FAQ

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

Is the 1987 Toyota Celica reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1987 Toyota Celica has 6 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Automatic Transmission with 1 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1987 Toyota Celica?
Top reported problems: Automatic Transmission (1 complaints); Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner (1 complaints); Hydraulic Brakes (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 1987 Toyota Celica?
NHTSA complaints for the 1987 Toyota Celica include 1 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 1 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1987 Toyota Celica have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1987 Toyota Celica 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 Toyota Celica?
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 Toyota Celica reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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