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Worst Vehicles of 1987

The most problematic 1987 model year vehicles ranked by NHTSA complaints, federal recalls, and safety investigations.

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1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982

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How scoring works: Each complaint counts as 1 point, each recall as 5 points, and each federal investigation as 10 points. Click any vehicle to view its full reliability profile.

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#11987 Ford TaurusMidsize Cars

355 complaints9 recalls26 invest.45 TSBs

#21987 Ford E350

15 complaints8 recalls53 invest.5 TSBs

#31987 Mercury SableMidsize Cars

105 complaints9 recalls22 invest.43 TSBs

#41987 Ford Aerostar

140 complaints5 recalls20 invest.28 TSBs

#51987 Nissan MaximaCompact Cars

194 complaints1 recalls2 invest.3 TSBs

#61987 Plymouth Voyager

99 complaints3 recalls8 invest.1 TSBs

#71987 Jeep WranglerSpecial Purpose Vehicles

51 complaints8 recalls10 invest.3 TSBs

#81987 Jeep CherokeeSpecial Purpose Vehicle 2WD

72 complaints9 recalls7 invest.4 TSBs

#91987 Toyota CamryCompact Cars

70 complaints3 recalls10 invest.17 TSBs

#101987 Dodge Caravan

83 complaints3 recalls8 invest.1 TSBs

#111987 Honda AccordCompact Cars

131 complaints3 recalls3 invest.1 TSBs

#121987 Buick LesabreLarge Cars

53 complaints5 recalls9 invest.

#131987 Hyundai ExcelSubcompact Cars

16 complaints4 recalls12 invest.7 TSBs

#141987 Ford EscortCompact Cars

65 complaints3 recalls7 invest.24 TSBs

#151987 Ford TempoCompact Cars

79 complaints2 recalls6 invest.27 TSBs

#161987 Ford F150Standard Pickup Trucks

107 complaints3 recalls2 invest.19 TSBs

#171987 Chevrolet CorsicaCompact Cars

2 complaints7 recalls10 invest.

#181987 Chevrolet BerettaCompact Cars

3 complaints6 recalls10 invest.

#191987 Ford MustangSubcompact Cars

44 complaints5 recalls6 invest.23 TSBs

#201987 Ford ThunderbirdCompact Cars

73 complaints1 recalls5 invest.23 TSBs

#211987 Chevrolet Astro

31 complaints5 recalls7 invest.1 TSBs

#221987 Pontiac BonnevilleLarge Cars

24 complaints4 recalls8 invest.

#231987 Ford RangerSmall Pickup Trucks

58 complaints5 recalls4 invest.21 TSBs

#241987 Ford Bronco IiSpecial Purpose Vehicle 2WD

43 complaints3 recalls6 invest.18 TSBs

#251987 Chevrolet CelebrityMidsize Cars

59 complaints1 recalls5 invest.

#261987 Oldsmobile 88

22 complaints2 recalls8 invest.

#271987 Ford F250Standard Pickup Trucks

51 complaints2 recalls5 invest.17 TSBs

#281987 Chevrolet S10

44 complaints5 recalls4 invest.3 TSBs

#291987 Chevrolet CamaroSubcompact Cars

29 complaints4 recalls6 invest.1 TSBs

#301987 Oldsmobile 98

25 complaints4 recalls6 invest.

#311987 Chrysler LebaronSubcompact Cars

59 complaints3 recalls3 invest.10 TSBs

#321987 Buick RegalMidsize Cars

28 complaints3 recalls6 invest.

#331987 Mercury Grand MarquisLarge Cars

57 complaints5 recalls2 invest.25 TSBs

#341987 Ford Crown Victoria

48 complaints4 recalls3 invest.25 TSBs

#351987 Pontiac Firebird

11 complaints3 recalls7 invest.1 TSBs

#361987 Cadillac Deville

52 complaints2 recalls3 invest.

#371987 Gmc SafariVans

22 complaints2 recalls6 invest.1 TSBs

#381987 Pontiac Grand AmCompact Cars

47 complaints3 recalls3 invest.1 TSBs

#391987 Pontiac 6000Midsize Cars

27 complaints3 recalls5 invest.

#401987 Chevrolet CorvetteTwo Seaters

25 complaints3 recalls5 invest.2 TSBs

#411987 Ford F350

8 complaints2 recalls7 invest.26 TSBs

#421987 Buick CenturyMidsize Cars

32 complaints1 recalls5 invest.

#431987 Honda CivicTwo Seaters

41 complaints3 recalls3 invest.

#441987 Mercury CougarCompact Cars

49 complaints1 recalls3 invest.22 TSBs

#451987 Isuzu TrooperSpecial Purpose Vehicles

9 complaints3 recalls6 invest.4 TSBs

#461987 Chevrolet BlazerSpecial Purpose Vehicle 2WD

38 complaints3 recalls3 invest.3 TSBs

#471987 Chevrolet CavalierSubcompact Cars

27 complaints3 recalls4 invest.1 TSBs

#481987 Oldsmobile Ciera

27 complaints1 recalls5 invest.

#491987 Jeep Wagoneer

12 complaints6 recalls4 invest.2 TSBs

#501987 Lincoln ContinentalMidsize Cars

14 complaints1 recalls6 invest.22 TSBs

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