Total Complaints
8 filings
TOYOTA SUPRA · model year
1987 TOYOTA SUPRA
8 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash report for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1987TOYOTASUPRA carries 8 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 1 crash, 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 SUPRA is vehicle speed control with 2 filings, followed by electrical system:ignition (1) and power train:driveline:differential unit (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 51 investigation files overlapping the 1987 SUPRA, and 1 remain open. 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.
8
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
1 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 |
|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20010510TIRES:TREAD/BELT
TIRE TREAD FLEW OFF ON 1-10 AFTER ONLY 1 WEEK ON CAR. I SUBMITTED A CLAIM TO GENERAL TIRE FOR MY BENT RIM THEY REPLIED WITH A LETTER CLAIMING THAT THERE WAS A NAIL IN THE TREAD, WHICH CAUSED THE TIRE TO FAIL. WHEN ASKED IF TREAD FLIES OFF NEARLY KILLING PEOPLE BECAUSE OF NAILS THEY SAID YES, AND DENIED MY CLAIM. I ALSO HAVE PICTURES AND I CAN SEE NO NAILS IN MY PICTURES NOR DID ANYONE WHO SAW THE TIRE BEFORE IT WAS SHIPPED TO GENERAL. THEY ARE SHIPPING IT BACK TO ME NOW. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME. I CONSIDER THIS TO BE A SERIOUS SAFETY PROBLEM AS I ALMOST ENDED UP UNDERNEATH A SEMI WHEN THE TIRE EXPLODED. *AK (TIRESIZE: 225 50 R16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 225 50 R16 )
19990408STEERING
WHILE DRIVER IS BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY THE STEERING SHAFT FELL OUT OF THE STEERING COLUMN.
19990217VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AT HIGH SPEED WHEN CONSUMER TOOK GEAR OUT OF PARK TO REVERSE FOR UNKNOWN REASON. MANUFACTURER NOFITIED. *AK
19981030ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
OIL PAN FAILED RESULTING IN LEAK.
19981030EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
BUYERS GUIDE STICKER WAS NOT ON WHEN PURCHASED (FEDERAL LAW 16C.F.R.455).
19961206CrashVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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. SURGING INTO A WALL. *AK
19950816POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
REAR SUSPENSION FAILURE, WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT 60 MPH REAR DIFFERENTIAL FAILED, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. TT
19950303ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
VEHICLE STALLS SEVERELY WITH CAUSE STILL UNKNOWN. TOYOTA MFG., IS AWARE BUT NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE GIVEN. TT
Compare 1987TOYOTASUPRA to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 1 Open
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1987 TOYOTA SUPRA have?▼
The 1987 TOYOTA SUPRA has 8 NHTSA complaints, 1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1987 TOYOTA SUPRA?▼
The most-complained component for the 1987 TOYOTA SUPRA is VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION and POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT.
Is the 1987 TOYOTA SUPRA 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.
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