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Engine coolingPart report

1987 Toyota Tercel Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
23%of 13 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1987 Toyota Tercel, 23% of the 13 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1997315%
1996410%
199536%
1994718%
199349%
1992313%
1991424%
1990737%
1988338%
1987323%
1984240%

Other parts of the 1987 Toyota Tercel

Fuel system
4 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1987 Toyota Tercel

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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