- The problem
- Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
- The risk
- Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
- The fix
- Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. The recall began on april 3, 2006. Owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
Vehicle safety record
1987 Toyota Pickup Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 8 complaints about the 1987 Toyota Pickup with NHTSA, most often about the seats & seat belts (3) and the suspension (2). Those complaints describe 2 crashes, 3 injuries and 1 death. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in March 2006 for the exterior lighting. For comparison, the 1986 has 18 and the 1988 has 7.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical Pickup year, for its age
#75 most complained-about 1987 vehicle
- Complaints
- 8
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 2
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 3
- Deaths
- 1
Most common 1987 Toyota Pickup problems
Share of all 8 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1987 Toyota Pickup recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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8 complaints about the 1987 Toyota Pickup
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Tl*the contact owns a 1987 toyota pickup. While driving at various speeds, the tires vibrate and make noise. The contact stated that all four tires were purchased in 2005 and had 3,000 miles. Two of the tires were westlake, dot number 7dt5fts3703, size lt235/75r15. The other two were fts compass tires, dot number 7dt5fts5104 , size lt235/75r15. The vin and engine size were unknown. The current mileage was 229,000 and failure mileage was 226,000.
I am unable to find out if the company [toyota] has some responsibility to maintain safty belts even in this older truck ?? No safety defect listed. *Ak
Firestone tire (p205 70 r14) experienced tread separation, the separation caused a crash which damaged a trailer and jet ski that was being pulled from behind. *Slc
Complete and sudden loss of steering. Very dangerous, except the truck was in driveway. Tie rod/ ball joint "fell" off. There was no sign of external impact on this assembly. I repaired (replaced) and got a good look.
Vehicle's narrow wheel base and high center of gravity, without power steering makes vehicle prone to easy rollovers.
Was driving approximately 35mph and the rear wheels were caught in something. The truck started rolling and the seat belt buckle released on the first roll was thrown out of back window. Insurance to total the vehicle due to cost for repairs. *Ak
The front seat belt will not release when driver tries to press the release button. Driver almost had to crawl out of the seat belt. Not very safe in case of an accident, could not get out of belt. *Ak
The rear brakes will not lock up when applying brakes in bad weather but the front wheels will lock. *Ak
Toyota Pickup: every year compared
All Pickup years1987 Toyota Pickup vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 Toyota Pickup | 8 | 1 | F | |
| 1987 Toyota Camry | 58 | 3 | A | Compare |
| 1987 Toyota Tercel | 14 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 1987 Toyota Corolla | 14 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1987 Toyota Supra | 7 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 1987 Toyota Van | 6 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 1987 Toyota 4RUNNER | 5 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1987 Toyota Celica | 5 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1987 Toyota Cressida | 5 | 0 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1987 Toyota Pickup
Does the 1987 Toyota Pickup have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1987 Toyota Pickup: exterior lighting (March 2006). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1987 Toyota Pickup?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the seats & seat belts (3), suspension (2), wheels & tires (2).
How many complaints has the 1987 Toyota Pickup had?
8 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on March 18, 1996 and the latest on July 27, 2007. Of these, 2 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 3 injuries and 1 death.
Is the 1987 Toyota Pickup a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 15 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical Toyota Pickup year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Toyota Pickup years have the most complaints?
1994 (102), 1993 (63), 1992 (56). See every Toyota Pickup year compared.
What should I do if my 1987 Toyota Pickup has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data