1987 Toyota Camry Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 19%of 58 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the fuel system of the 1987 Toyota Camry, 19% of the 58 complaints for this model year. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While starting up the vehicle and when putting transmission in reverse and then in drive, the vehicle shut down. Upon starting up again the vehicle blew up, causing the engine to melt. A fire broke out. Fire department put out the fire, and saw a big hole in the tank, causing fuel to leak onto the ground.”
NHTSA complaint #828576, filed 1998-10“Ea97008, leaking fuel tank; when the fuel tank is filled it leaks. The fuel tank also leaks when driving up or down hill. The dealer is not aware of problem. The problem has not been corrected.”
NHTSA complaint #821092, filed 1998-02“When filling up the fuel tank, fuel leaks from underneath the vehicle. Fuel also leaks when going up or down hill. The dealer is not able to correct problem.”
NHTSA complaint #821342, filed 1998-03Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 4% |
| 2023 | 8 | 12% |
| 2022 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 | 40 | 15% |
| 2019 | 85 | 21% |
| 2018 | 105 | 14% |
| 2017 | 8 | 5% |
| 2016 | 6 | 3% |
| 2015 | 14 | 5% |
| 2014 | 31 | 7% |
| 2013 | 12 | 4% |
| 2012 | 26 | 4% |
| 2011 | 18 | 3% |
| 2010 | 19 | 3% |
| 2009 | 21 | 2% |
| 2008 | 7 | 1% |
| 2007 | 62 | 2% |
| 2006 | 8 | 3% |
| 2005 | 26 | 4% |
| 2004 | 29 | 5% |
| 2003 | 20 | 3% |
| 2002 | 38 | 4% |
| 2001 | 15 | 6% |
| 2000 | 22 | 5% |
| 1999 | 14 | 3% |
| 1998 | 15 | 3% |
| 1997 | 15 | 3% |
| 1996 | 26 | 6% |
| 1995 | 10 | 3% |
| 1994 | 3 | 1% |
| 1993 | 4 | 2% |
| 1992 | 4 | 1% |
| 1991 | 9 | 6% |
| 1990 | 10 | 7% |
| 1989 | 16 | 14% |
| 1988 | 3 | 5% |
| 1987 | 11 | 19% |
| 1985 | 1 | 8% |
| 1983 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1987 Toyota Camry
20 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1987 Toyota Camry
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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