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1987 Toyota Camry Body and structure Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
5%of 58 total for the year
Median mileage
135,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the body and structure of the 1987 Toyota Camry, 5% of the 58 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 135,000 miles.

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.

“Dt: contact states that the rust on the vehicle is causing gas fumes to come into the cab of vehicle. The rust is in the rear wheel wells. He believes the rust weakens the structure. Dealer would offer no help at their expense. Manufacturer offered the contact $500.00 off of a new vehicle.”

NHTSA complaint #10139479, filed 2005-10, 135,000 miles

“A loud crunching noise occurs when driving over dips or speed bumps in front end. The dealer acknowledged the problem and replaced the strut tower support mount at the consumer's expense.”

NHTSA complaint #880345, filed 2001-02

“Recall # 92v135000, consumer states that dealer will not honor recall work because additional work is needed in order to correct recall, which is not covered under recall notice.”

NHTSA complaint #815765, filed 1997-08

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Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20241121%
202358%
202246%
202143%
202073%
201972%
2018152%
2017107%
20162011%
2015135%
2014245%
2013269%
20126110%
20116310%
20106411%
200922517%
200814115%
200740314%
2006124%
2005213%
2004193%
2003294%
2002566%
2001124%
2000204%
1999184%
1998356%
1997255%
1996266%
1995176%
1994155%
1993218%
199229953%
19911611%
19902015%
1989109%
198869%
198735%
198626%

Other parts of the 1987 Toyota Camry

Seat belts
20 complaints
Fuel system
11 complaints
Electrical system
6 complaints
Engine cooling
6 complaints
Brakes
4 complaints
Vehicle speed control
4 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1987 Toyota Camry

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology