1987 Toyota Supra
Only 7 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 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1987: 7 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 2 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 4 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1986 | 2 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1989 | 11 |
| 1990 | 4 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 2020 | 16 |
| 2021 | 20 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 |
Known problem areas
Only 7 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Vehicle speed control
2 of 7 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.
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Upon starting on two separate occasions within 2 weeks, experienced uncontrollable unintendent acceleration when at point of slight pressure to accelerator, the engine surged then popped out through home garage, 1 1/2 weeks late exp.
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-12-06
Tires
1 of 7 total reports mentions: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.
Steering
1 of 7 total reports mentions: steering.
Power train
1 of 7 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing differential unit.
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Rear suspension failure, while driving the vehicle at 60 MPH rear differential failed, causing loss of vehicle control. Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-08-16
Equipment
1 of 7 total reports mentions: equipment, most commonly citing labels.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1987 Toyota Supra — pre-purchase inspection
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- Vehicle speed control: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
- Steering: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 1987 Toyota Supra 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 Supra?
- The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1987 Toyota Supra have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.