1987 TOYOTA CELICA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
6
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1987 TOYOTA CELICA
The 1987 TOYOTA CELICA has received a total of 6 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Trainautomatic Transmission (1 complaint), Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner (1 complaint), and Service Brakes Hydraulic (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1987 TOYOTA CELICA
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1987 TOYOTA CELICA, potentially affecting up to 12,657 vehicles.
Recall 10E002000 — SUSPENSION
| 12,657 vehicles affected
Defect: RIDE CONTROL IS RECALLING CERTAIN FRONT STRUT MOUNTS BRANDED AS GABRIEL RIDE CONTROL OR ARVINMERITOR, P/NOS. 142435, 142193, 142305, 142303, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FRONT STRUT MOUNTS DID NOT CONTAIN A WELD JOINT BETWEEN THE BEARING HOUSING AND THE RATE PLATE.
Consequence: THE ABSENCE OF THE WELD CAN ALLOW THE STRUT TO COME OUT OF ITS MOUNTING POSITION UNDER CERTAIN EXTREME DRIVING CONDITIONS WHICH COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO SURROUNDING VEHICLE COMPONENTS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: RIDE CONTROL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT RIDE CONTROL AT 1-248-458-1396.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1987 TOYOTA CELICA
6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1987 TOYOTA CELICA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND THE BRAKES LOCKED WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE DOWN A HILL. CONSUMER DOWN SHIFTED, AND WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK
STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND THE BRAKES LOCKED WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE DOWN A HILL. CONSUMER DOWN SHIFTED, AND WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK
WHILE CONTROLLING THE PASSENGER'S WINDOW ELECTRONICALLY THE PASSENGER'S DOOR OPENS WIDE UNEXPECTEDLY. IF THE OCCUPANT WAS NOT SEAT BELTED, THE OCCUPANT MAY FALL OUT. *AK VEHICLE DOOR OPENS WHEN PUTTING THE WINDOW DOWN VEHICLE UNSAFE TO OPERATE AT THIS TIME. *YH
TRAVELING SOUTH ON THE INTERSTATE, DRIVER PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR FULLY DOWN TO PASS ANOTHER CAR WHEN THE ACCELERATOR STUCK, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE. WHEN STANDING ON THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE STILL ACCELERATED. THE DRIVER FINALLY TURNED THE IGNITION OFF, COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP, THE DRIVER RESTARTED THE CAR AND FINALLY ACCELERATOR BECAME UNSTUCK. *AK
THE VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED AND THE DRIVERS SEATBACK COLLAPSED. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1987 TOYOTA CELICA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1987 TOYOTA CELICA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1987 TOYOTA CELICA
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1987 TOYOTA CELICA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the TOYOTA CELICA
- 1982 TOYOTA CELICA — 4 complaints
- 1983 TOYOTA CELICA — 3 complaints
- 1984 TOYOTA CELICA — 3 complaints
- 1985 TOYOTA CELICA — 9 complaints
- 1986 TOYOTA CELICA — 9 complaints
- 1987 TOYOTA CELICA (current)
- 1988 TOYOTA CELICA — 10 complaints
- 1989 TOYOTA CELICA — 16 complaints
- 1990 TOYOTA CELICA — 34 complaints
- 1991 TOYOTA CELICA — 35 complaints
- 1992 TOYOTA CELICA — 24 complaints
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