1987 Toyota Corolla Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1987 Toyota Corolla recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1987 Toyota Corolla.

Most common 1987 Toyota Corolla problems

Problem areas named in the 14 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Vehicle Speed Control	3
Seat Belts	3
Exterior Lighting	2
Electrical System	1
Suspension	1
Power Train	1
Parking Brake	1
Seats	1
Visibility	1
Tires	1

What owners report

2010-03-13, Vehicle Speed Control
I AM NOT LOOKING FOR DAMAGES AND HAD NEVER OFFICIALLY REPORTED THIS, BUT ABOUT 23 YEARS AGO I BOUGHT A NEW TOYOTA COROLLA THAT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED UP TO 90-100 MPH LIKE RESENT COMPLAINTS ABOUT TOYOTA VEHICLES ARE DOING. IN SPITE OF STANDING ON THE BRAKE, TRYING TO GET THE CAR INTO NEUTRAL AND PUTTING MY TOE UNDERNEATH THE GAS PEDAL TO SEE IF IT WAS STUCK I WAS IN DANGER OF RUNNING UNDER THE REAR OF A SEMI. MY 15 YEAR OLD SON REACHED OVER AND TURNED OFF THE ENGINE. I HAD ENOUGH MOMENTUM GOING TO GET OFF THE ROAD. RECENTLY DIVORCED, I WAS SCARED TO DRIVE THE CAR AGAIN AND RETURNED IT TO THE DEALER WHO INSISTED NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE CAR! I TRADED IT IN AND TOOK A BIG MONETARY LOSS BEC

2002-05-31, Exterior Lighting
THIS IS A COMPLAINT ABOUT THE ONCOMING, BRIGHT HEADLIGHTS OF OTHER PARTIES' AUTO. I'VE BEEN DISTRACTED BY ONCOMING BRIGHT HEADLIGHTS AND FROM MY REARVIEW MIRROR IN THE EVENING.*AK

2000-12-19, Seat Belts
UPPER PORTION OF THE FEMALE CONNECTOR OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT IS BROKEN. *CJ

2000-08-17, Tires
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 70 MPH VEHICLE WILL VIBRATE. THEN, AFTER PASSING THAT SPEED VIBRATION WILL STOP. FOUND OUT THAT FRONT TIRES HAD A TREAD SEPARATION. GOOD YEAR WHEATHER HANDLER 7JJ. *AK

1999-05-14, Visibility
WHEN PUTTING THE HEAT ON, WINDSHIELD CRACKS, AND THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SEAT PARK LIGHT HAS A LITTLE OPENING IN THE LENS. *AK

1987 Toyota Corolla questions

Does the 1987 Toyota Corolla have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1987 Toyota Corolla at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1987 Toyota Corolla?

Based on 14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Vehicle Speed Control (3), Seat Belts (3), Exterior Lighting (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 1987 Toyota Corolla has been fixed?

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