MYRModel Year Report

1987 Toyota Celica

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1987 Toyota Celica
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:55:36.477Z

Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
5

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1987

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1980: 2 complaints 1980 1982: 4 complaints 1983: 3 complaints 1984: 3 complaints 1984 1985: 7 complaints 1986: 9 complaints 1987: 5 complaints 1987 5 1988: 6 complaints 1989: 11 complaints 1990: 29 complaints 1990 1991: 27 complaints 1992: 21 complaints 1993: 13 complaints 1993 1994: 14 complaints 1995: 22 complaints 1996: 9 complaints 1996 1997: 8 complaints 1998: 5 complaints 1999: 10 complaints 1999 2000: 106 complaints 2001: 47 complaints 2002: 29 complaints 2002 2003: 17 complaints 2004: 4 complaints 2005: 4 complaints 2005
1980: 2 complaints 1980 1982: 4 complaints 1983: 3 complaints 1983 1984: 3 complaints 1985: 7 complaints 1985 1986: 9 complaints 1987: 5 complaints 1987 5 1988: 6 complaints 1989: 11 complaints 1989 1990: 29 complaints 1991: 27 complaints 1991 1992: 21 complaints 1993: 13 complaints 1993 1994: 14 complaints 1995: 22 complaints 1995 1996: 9 complaints 1997: 8 complaints 1997 1998: 5 complaints 1999: 10 complaints 1999 2000: 106 complaints 2001: 47 complaints 2001 2002: 29 complaints 2003: 17 complaints 2003 2004: 4 complaints 2005: 4 complaints 2005
1980: 2 complaints 1980 1982: 4 complaints 1982 1983: 3 complaints 1983 1984: 3 complaints 1984 1985: 7 complaints 1985 1986: 9 complaints 1986 1987: 5 complaints 1987 5 1988: 6 complaints 1988 1989: 11 complaints 1989 1990: 29 complaints 1990 1991: 27 complaints 1991 1992: 21 complaints 1992 1993: 13 complaints 1993 1994: 14 complaints 1994 1995: 22 complaints 1995 1996: 9 complaints 1996 1997: 8 complaints 1997 1998: 5 complaints 1998 1999: 10 complaints 1999 2000: 106 complaints 2000 2001: 47 complaints 2001 2002: 29 complaints 2002 2003: 17 complaints 2003 2004: 4 complaints 2004 2005: 4 complaints 2005

1987: 5 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19802
19824
19833
19843
19857
19869
19875
19886
198911
199029
199127
199221
199313
199414
199522
19969
19978
19985
199910
2000106
200147
200229
200317
20044
20054

Known problem areas

Only 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Visibility

1 of 5 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing power window devices and controls.

Vehicle speed control

1 of 5 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

Show complaint excerpts

Traveling south on the interstate, driver pressed the accelerator fully down to pass another car when the accelerator stuck, causing vehicle to accelerate. When standing on the brakes the vehicle still accelerated.

NHTSA ODI report, 1998-08-29

Steering

1 of 5 total reports mentions: steering.

Show complaint excerpts

Steering wheel locked and the brakes locked while driving the vehicle down a hill. Consumer down shifted, and was able to pull off the road. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealership, and the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-04-07

Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic

Service brakes

1 of 5 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Seats

1 of 5 total reports mentions: seats, most commonly citing recliner.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

The vehicle was rear ended and the drivers seatback collapsed.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-07-24

Safety timeline

1 recall · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1992-07-16Preliminary evaluationClosed 1992-12-18 Throttle sticking
  2. I
    1992-12-18Engineering analysisClosed 1994-01-31 Throttle sticking
  3. R
    2010-03-15Suspension10E002000 Ride control is recalling certain front strut mounts branded as gabriel ride control or arvinmeritor, p/nos. 142435, 142193, 142305, 142303, sold as replacement equipment for the vehicles listed…

    Remedy: Ride control will notify owners of record and replace the affected parts free of charge. The safety recall began on March 15, 2010. Owners may contact ride control at 1-248-458-1396.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1987 Toyota Celica — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Visibility: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Steering: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 10E002000 · Suspension
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1987 Toyota Celica reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1987 Toyota Celica?
The most-reported component is visibility, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1987 Toyota Celica have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.