1987 Toyota Camry Base Sedan 5MT
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- Photo: Toyota Camry DX front by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Toyota Camry Sedan by Bene Riobó, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Toyota Camry DX rear by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2nd generation Toyota Camry rear by TTTNIS, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Toyota-Camry-SV21-Interior-1 by 3DLaborant, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1987 Toyota Camry Base Sedan 5MT is a 115-hp 2.0-liter inline-4 sedan with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $11,103 MSRP and is rated at 26 mpg combined.
It makes 115 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and 124 lb-ft of torque at 4400 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 23 mpg city and 31 mpg highway (26 mpg combined).
The Camry measures 182.0 inches long on a 102.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,690 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $11,103 ($31,765 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3S-FE 2.0L DOHC inline-4, fuel injected, naturally aspirated |
| Displacement | 2 L |
| Horsepower | 115 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
| Torque | 124 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 16-valve |
| Bore and Stroke | 86 x 86 |
| Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 |
| Injection Type | Electronic fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 23 MPG |
| Highway | 31 MPG |
| Combined | 26 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 15.9 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut, coil springs |
| Rear Suspension | Independent MacPherson strut, coil springs |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | Drum |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 182 in |
| Width | 67 in |
| Height | 54 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,690 lbs |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1987 Toyota Camry Base Sedan 5MT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1987 Toyota CAMRY. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Sep 22, 1992 · LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) FOR THE POWER DOOR LOCK SYSTEM CAN FAIL, CAUSING THE CONTACTS TO "WELD", AND RESULTING IN DOOR LOCK SOLENOID DAMAGE, WITH FAILURE OF THE DOOR TO LOCK OR UNLOCK, EVEN UNDER MANUAL OPERATION.
Consequence: IF THE DOOR FAILS TO OPEN AFTER ECU FAILURE, VEHICLEOCCUPANTS WOULD HAVE INCREASED DIFFICULTY EXITING THE VEHICLE IN AN EMERGENCY.
Remedy: INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL SUBCIRCUIT RELAY CONTROL TO PREVENT MALFUNCTION OF ORIGINAL RELAYS IN THE ECU.
NHTSA campaign 92V135000
Feb 28, 1992 · SEAT BELTS
LIQUID SPILLED IN THE CONSOLE AREA CAN PENETRATE TO THE HOUSING OF THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT FOR THE FRONT SEAT AUTOMATIC SEAT BELTS. LIQUID CONTAMINATION OF THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT CAN CAUSE FAILURE OF THE UNIT SIGNAL NEEDED TO ACTIVATE THE MOVEMENT OF THE MOTORIZED SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGE.
Consequence: THE MOTORIZED SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGES MAY NOT MOVEPROPERLY, RESULTING IN LACK OF SAFETY BELT PROTECTION FOR SEAT OCCUPANTS OF THEFRONT SEAT, AND INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP ORACCIDENT.
Remedy: INSTALL A PROTECTIVE COVER TO THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT OF THE AUTOMATIC SAFETY BELT SYSTEM.
NHTSA campaign 92V025000
Oct 18, 1989 · SEAT BELTS:FRONT
OCCUPANT RELEASE OF THE LAP BELT IN A CERTAIN MANNER COULD CAUSE THE BELT RETRACTOR TO LOCK AT THE RETRACTED AND STOWED POSITION.
Consequence: SEAT BELTS MAY BE UNUSABLE OR OCCUPANTS MAY BEDISCOURAGED FROM USING BELTS, INCREASING THEIR POTENTIAL FOR INJURY IN ANACCIDENTAL OR SUDDEN STOP.
Remedy: REPLACE LAP BELT WITH A REDESIGNED BELT GUIDE.
NHTSA campaign 89V175000
58 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1987 Toyota CAMRY
Owner Complaints
58 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1987 Toyota CAMRY (2 mention a crash, 6 a fire, 2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Seat Belts | 20 |
| Fuel System | 11 |
| Gasoline | 11 |
| Electrical System | 6 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 5 |
| Hydraulic | 4 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1987 TOYOTA CAMRY. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.