Total Complaints
7 filings
TOYOTA TOYOTA TRUCK · model year
1987 TOYOTA TOYOTA TRUCK
7 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash report for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1987TOYOTATOYOTA TRUCK carries 7 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, 1 injury, 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 TOYOTA TRUCK is seat belts:front:retractor with 1 filings, followed by power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl) (1) and electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator (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 TOYOTA TRUCK, 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.
7
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
1
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 |
|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 1 |
| TIRES | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20000831CrashTIRES
[XXX] WAS DRIVING THE TOYOTA PICKUP AT NIGHT WITH A FRIEND FOLLOWING BEHIND HIM IN ANOTHER VEHICLE. AS HE WENT AROUND A CORNER THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY WENT OUT OF CONTROL. HE NARROWLY MISSED A TELEPHONE POLE AND THEN SLID OFF THE ROAD OVER AN EMBANKMENT. THE VEHICLE ROLLED OVER SEVERAL TIMES AND CAME TO A REST ON ITS SIDE. HE WAS WEARING HIS SEAT BELT. HE REQUIRED SEVERAL STITCHES TO HIS HEAD. HE HAD BACK AND CHEST PAINS. HE HAS REQUIRED NUMEROUS VISITS TO A LOCAL CHIROPRACTOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. THE RIGHT REAR FIRESTONE ATX TIRE WAS SHREDDED APART. THE OTHER TIRES WERE INTACT.( DOT NUMBER: H4BNDFA028 TIRE SIZE: P235/75 ) INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
19981123EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
(1) AIR CONDITIONING DURING THE SECOND SUMMER THE CAR WAS OWNED THE AIR CONDITIONING WOULDN'T WORK, JUST BLEW OUT WARM AIR. AN INSPECTION OF THE A/C LINES UNDER THE CAR REVEALED EXTENSIVE CORROSTION OF THE FITTINGS. IT WOULD BE PROHIBITIVELY EXPENSIVE TO REPLACE ALL AFFECTED FITTINGS SO WE HAVE BEEN GOING WITHOUT A/C. BELIEVE THE A/C PLUMBING SHOULD HAVE LASTED THE LIFE OF THE CAR (DEFINITELY SHOULD LAST MORE THAN 2 YEARS). (2) SEAT METAL FRACTURING. METAL USED IN THE BODY HAS BECOME BRITTLE AND FRACTURED. OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY HAVE SHOWN SIMILAR BRITTLE FRACTURES (SLIDING DOOR HANDLE). I'M AFRAID THAT IF THE FRAME HAS SIMILAR BRITTLENESS, THIS COULD LEAD TO A DANGEROUS FAILURE. IT IS PARTICULARLY TROUBLING AS THE CAR GETS OLDER.
19981123SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
(1) AIR CONDITIONING DURING THE SECOND SUMMER THE CAR WAS OWNED THE AIR CONDITIONING WOULDN'T WORK, JUST BLEW OUT WARM AIR. AN INSPECTION OF THE A/C LINES UNDER THE CAR REVEALED EXTENSIVE CORROSTION OF THE FITTINGS. IT WOULD BE PROHIBITIVELY EXPENSIVE TO REPLACE ALL AFFECTED FITTINGS SO WE HAVE BEEN GOING WITHOUT A/C. BELIEVE THE A/C PLUMBING SHOULD HAVE LASTED THE LIFE OF THE CAR (DEFINITELY SHOULD LAST MORE THAN 2 YEARS). (2) SEAT METAL FRACTURING. METAL USED IN THE BODY HAS BECOME BRITTLE AND FRACTURED. OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY HAVE SHOWN SIMILAR BRITTLE FRACTURES (SLIDING DOOR HANDLE). I'M AFRAID THAT IF THE FRAME HAS SIMILAR BRITTLENESS, THIS COULD LEAD TO A DANGEROUS FAILURE. IT IS PARTICULARLY TROUBLING AS THE CAR GETS OLDER.
19960815POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
TRANSMISSION GEARS SLIP/SKIP.
19960815ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
ALTERNATOR LOCATED BELOW RADIATOR SPOUT, ALLOWING WATER FROM RADIATOR TO SPILL ONTO ALTERNATOR WHEN FILLING, SHORTING ALTERNATOR OUT.
19960815ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
COOLING SYSTEM OVERHEATS. *SD
19950223SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
TAKATA BELTS #048106; HAS PROBLEM WITH RETRACTOR. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
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NHTSA Investigations 1 Open
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1987 TOYOTA TOYOTA TRUCK have?▼
The 1987 TOYOTA TOYOTA TRUCK has 7 NHTSA complaints, 1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1987 TOYOTA TOYOTA TRUCK?▼
The most-complained component for the 1987 TOYOTA TOYOTA TRUCK is SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR.
Is the 1987 TOYOTA TOYOTA TRUCK 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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