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#BS-1987-TOYSUP-3FEA

1987 Toyota SupraProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 8 owners and 0 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
8
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Recalls
0
TSBs
15
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 8 complaints, 1 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

head gasket

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Speed ControlHIGH

2 owners reported speed control issues.

!Inspect the Electrical System:ignitionMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Speed Control (2 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Speed Control2 (25%)
Electrical System:ignition1 (13%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine1 (13%)
Equipment:other:labels1 (13%)
Power Train:driveline:differential Unit1 (13%)
Steering1 (13%)
Tires:tread/belt1 (13%)

1987 Toyota Supra: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Speed Control Issues

Speed Control complaints account for 25% of all reports filed for the 1987 Toyota Supra, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.

Electrical System:ignition Issues

Electrical System:ignition complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 1987 Toyota Supra, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical system:ignition-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 1987 Toyota Supra, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Equipment:other:labels Issues

Equipment:other:labels complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 1987 Toyota Supra, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to equipment:other:labels-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

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The worst model year for the Toyota Supra is the 1996 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

1987 Toyota Supra vs. Class Average (Subcompact Cars)

This vehicle

8

Class avg

11

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other subcompact cars vehicles from 1987.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 8 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 0 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026.

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1987 Toyota Supra: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1987 Toyota Supra?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1987 Toyota Supra is related to the speed control, with 2 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1987 Toyota Supra reliable?
The 1987 Toyota Supra has 8 complaints, 1 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 1987 Toyota Supra problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1987 Toyota Supra have any recalls?
No recalls have been issued for the 1987 Toyota Supra according to NHTSA records.
What mileage do Toyota Supra problems start?
Mileage data is limited for this vehicle. The full report analyzes available data to identify failure patterns by mileage range.
When was the 1987 Toyota Supra data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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