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Toyota VanModel year report

1987 Toyota Van Problems

Complaints
6filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
—no mileage reported
Recalls
1campaigns 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
20 mpgcombined, 2.2L 4-cyl RWD · 19 city / 22 hwy

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

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1987 Toyota Van. The part named most often is brakes, with 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by electrical system (2) and vehicle speed control (1). Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 2 a fire, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 18 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

Electrical system: “Driver noticed smoke coming from under the hood while driving 65 MPH. Vehicle was totalled. Consumer states while driving, he heard a small thud coming from under the hood, he also states that the engine light illuminated, Toyota stated fire was caused due to regular wear and tear.”

NHTSA complaint #899317, filed 2001-11

Vehicle speed control: “Vehicle was parked, owner had just put vehicle in drive, then stepped lightly on gas pedal, vehicle suddenly shot out like a bullet, hit another vehicle that was traveling in another direction on the same street. Consumer was injured in accident.”

NHTSA complaint #800703, filed 1996-08

Complaints by year filed

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

199519962199819992001
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 Van 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
Van 2WD2.2L 4-cyl5-speed manual192220$3,350
Van 2WD2.2L 4-cyl4-speed automatic182119$3,550
Van 4WD2.2L 4-cyl5-speed manual182019$3,550
Van 4WD2.2L 4-cyl4-speed automatic181918$3,700

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

Recall details for the 1987 Toyota Van → · Check a 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. 18 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 18 bulletins →

Other model years of the Toyota Van

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
19876—1—20—Not enough data
19869—1—20—Not enough data
19856196,6161—21—Not enough data

All Toyota Van model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1987 Toyota Van have?

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1987 Toyota Van as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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

Brakes is named most often, in 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by electrical system with 2.

Has the 1987 Toyota Van been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 1987 Toyota Van get?

The EPA rates the 1987 Toyota Van (Van 2WD, 2.2L 4-cyl) at 20 mpg combined, 19 city and 22 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,350 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 28, 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.