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Toyota SupraModel year report

1987 Toyota Supra Problems

Complaints
7filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
—no mileage reported
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
18 mpgcombined, 3.0L 6-cyl RWD · 16 city / 21 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1987 Toyota Supra (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1987 Toyota Supra. The part named most often is vehicle speed control, with 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by electrical system (1) and engine cooling (1). Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 15 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Vehicle speed control: “Upon starting on two separate occasions within 2 weeks, experienced uncontrollable unintendent acceleration when at point of slight pressure to accelerator, the engine surged then popped out through home garage, 1 1/2 weeks late exp. Surging into a wall.”

NHTSA complaint #806001, filed 1996-12

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

1995219961998219992001
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 1987 Toyota Supra version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Supra RWD3.0L 6-cyl4-speed automatic162118$4,550
Supra RWD3.0L 6-cyl4-speed automatic162218$4,550
Supra RWD3.0L 6-cyl5-speed manual162118$4,550

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1987 Toyota Supra in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 15 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 15 bulletins →

Other model years of the Toyota Supra

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20235—2———Too new
20212013,0005———Stable
2020161,1008———Stable
19947—0—18—Not enough data
19916—0—18—Not enough data
19891195,0000—18—Not enough data
1988635,0000—18—Not enough data
19877—0—18—Not enough data

All Toyota Supra model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1987 Toyota Supra have?

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1987 Toyota Supra as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1987 Toyota Supra is reported most often?

Vehicle speed control is named most often, in 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by electrical system with 1.

Has the 1987 Toyota Supra been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 1987 Toyota Supra get?

The EPA rates the 1987 Toyota Supra (Supra, 3.0L 6-cyl) at 18 mpg combined, 16 city and 21 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.