MYRModel Year Report

1987 Toyota Supra

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1987 Toyota Supra
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:40:07.302Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Toyota Supra Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1987 highlighted. 1980: 2 complaints 1980 1982: 1 complaints 1983: 4 complaints 1984: 1 complaints 1984 1985: 1 complaints 1986: 2 complaints 1987: 7 complaints 1987 1988: 6 complaints 1989: 11 complaints 1990: 4 complaints 1990 1991: 6 complaints 1993: 2 complaints 1994: 7 complaints 1994 1995: 1 complaints 1997: 1 complaints 1998: 1 complaints 1998 2020: 15 complaints 2021: 20 complaints 2022: 1 complaints 2022 2023: 5 complaints 2024: 1 complaints 2025: 2 complaints 2025
1987: 7 complaints
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YearComplaints
19802
19821
19834
19841
19851
19862
19877
19886
198911
19904
19916
19932
19947
19951
19971
19981
202015
202120
20221
20235
20241
20252

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.

CRASH
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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, 19961206

TIRES

1 of 7 total reports mentions: tires.

STEERING

1 of 7 total reports mentions: steering.

POWER TRAIN

1 of 7 total reports mentions: power train.

Show complaint excerpts

REAR SUSPENSION FAILURE, WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT 60 MPH REAR DIFFERENTIAL FAILED, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950816

EQUIPMENT

1 of 7 total reports mentions: equipment.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1987 Toyota Supra — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.