1987 Toyota Pickup Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1987 Toyota Pickup.

19861988
Complaints
9
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
3
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0

Worst 1987 Toyota Pickup Problems

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

#11 complaints

Seat Belts:Front

#21 complaints

Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage

#31 complaints

Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly

Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1987 Toyota Pickup.

Seat Belts:Front
1
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Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
1
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Crashes
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Fires
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Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
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Avg Miles
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Steering:Linkages
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
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Avg Miles
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Suspension:Front:Control Arm
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Tires:Tread/Belt
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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1987 Toyota Pickup — FAQ

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

Is the 1987 Toyota Pickup reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1987 Toyota Pickup has 9 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Seat Belts:Front with 1 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1987 Toyota Pickup?
Top reported problems: Seat Belts:Front (1 complaints); Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage (1 complaints); Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly (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 Pickup?
NHTSA complaints for the 1987 Toyota Pickup include 2 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 3 injuries, and 1 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 Pickup have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1987 Toyota Pickup 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 Pickup?
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 Pickup reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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