Complaints
15
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1987 Toyota Corolla Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#13 complaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Avg mileage:10,000 mi
#22 complaints
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
#31 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1987 Toyota Corolla.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 | — | — | 10,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| PARKING BRAKE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 1 | — | — | — |
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