MYRModel Year Report

1987 Toyota VAN

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1987 Toyota VAN
RENDERED 2026-09-17T00:58:11.292Z

Only 6 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 6 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 VAN Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1987 highlighted. 1984: 4 complaints 1984 1985: 6 complaints 1985 1986: 9 complaints 1986 1987: 6 complaints 1987 1988: 2 complaints 1988 1989: 3 complaints 1989 1990: 1 complaints 1990 1994: 3 complaints 1994
1987: 6 complaints
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YearComplaints
19830
19844
19856
19869
19876
19882
19893
19901
19943

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 6 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES

6 of 6 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 of 6 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing front underhood and 12v/24v/48v battery.

FIRE
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DRIVER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20011120

UPON TRYING TO START THE VEHICLE, IT WOULD NOT START. NOTHING ELECTRICAL WAS WORKING.

NHTSA ODI report, 19980504

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 6 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

CRASH INJURY
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VEHICLE WAS PARKED, OWNER HAD JUST PUT VEHICLE IN DRIVE, THEN STEPPED LIGHTLY ON GAS PEDAL, VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHOT OUT LIKE A BULLET, HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT WAS TRAVELING IN ANOTHER DIRECTION ON THE SAME STREET.*AK CONSUMER WAS INJURED IN...

NHTSA ODI report, 19960809

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19890721 — steering

THE STEERING BEVEL GEAR ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE WATER CONTAMINATION WHICH COULD LEAD TO RUST/CORROSION.

Remedy: REPLACE STEERING BEVEL GEAR ASSEMBLY; COVER LIQUID GASKET MATERIAL WITH IMPROVED MATERIAL.

Campaign 89V089000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1987 Toyota VAN — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 89V089000 (steering) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1987 Toyota VAN 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 VAN?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1987 Toyota VAN have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.