Total Complaints
6 filings
MITSUBISHI VAN/WAGON · model year
1987 MITSUBISHI VAN/WAGON
6 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1987MITSUBISHIVAN/WAGON carries 6 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 1987 VAN/WAGON is seat belts:front:buckle assembly with 5 filings, followed by seats (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 14 investigation files overlapping the 1987 VAN/WAGON. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
6
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 5 |
| SEATS | 1 |
Recent Complaints
19990908SEATS
REAR SCREWS OF DRIVERS SEAST HAVE SHEARED OFF. FRONT SEATS ARE ALSO LOCATED RIGHT ON TOP OF THE WHEEL BASE.
19960223SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
THE REAR MIDDLE SEAT BELT BUCKLES ARE NOT WORKING WOULDN'T HOLD YOU .
19960223SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
THE REAR MIDDLE SEAT BELT BUCKLES ARE NOT WORKING WOULDN'T HOLD YOU .
19950522SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
THE TWO MIDDLE SEAT BELT BUCKLE COME LOOSE. TT
19950426SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WILL NOT LOCK IT A TAKATA SEAT BEAT. TT
19950308SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
PLASTIC PIECES INSIDE FEMALE PORTION OF SEATBELT BECOMES BRITTLE AND BREAK OFF INTO THE RELEASE MECHANISM, CAUSING TO JAM, RENDERING SEATBELT INOPERATIVE. TT
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1987 MITSUBISHI VAN/WAGON have?▼
The 1987 MITSUBISHI VAN/WAGON has 6 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1987 MITSUBISHI VAN/WAGON?▼
The most-complained component for the 1987 MITSUBISHI VAN/WAGON is SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY with 5 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include SEATS.
Is the 1987 MITSUBISHI VAN/WAGON safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.