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1987 Toyota Camry Base Sedan Auto

The 1987 Toyota Camry Base Sedan Auto is a 115-hp 2.0-liter inline-4 sedan with a 4-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $11,103 MSRP and is rated at 24 mpg combined.

It makes 115 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and 124 lb-ft of torque at 4400 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 22 mpg city and 28 mpg highway (24 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 TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$11,103 ($31,765 *)
Engine
Engine Type3S-FE 2.0L DOHC inline-4, fuel injected, naturally aspirated
Displacement2 L
Horsepower115 hp @ 5,200 rpm
Torque124 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
ValvetrainDOHC, 16-valve
Bore and Stroke86 x 86
Compression Ratio9.8:1
Injection TypeElectronic fuel injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
Transmission4-speed automatic
Fuel Economy
City22 MPG
Highway28 MPG
Combined24 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded
Tank Capacity15.9 gal
Suspension
Front SuspensionMacPherson strut, coil springs
Rear SuspensionIndependent MacPherson strut, coil springs
Brakes
Front Brake DiscDisc
Rear Brake DiscDrum
Dimensions & Weight
Length182 in
Width67 in
Height54 in
Wheelbase102.3 in
Curb Weight2,690 lbs
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

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

Most-cited areas
Seat Belts20
Fuel System11
Gasoline11
Electrical System6
Engine And Engine Cooling5
Hydraulic4
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Dec 7, 2020 · Seat Belts
“THE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT ON DRIVER SIDE DOES NOT RETRACT BACK WHEN DOOR HAS BEEN CLOSED”
Mar 9, 2010 · Vehicle Speed Control Crash 1 injury
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1987 TOYOTA CAMRY. UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE ENGINE, THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT DRIVER INTENT. SHE WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND PROCEEDED TO CRASH INTO A…”
Oct 12, 2005 · Structure
“DT: CONTACT STATES THAT THE RUST ON THE VEHICLE IS CAUSING GAS FUMES TO COME INTO THE CAB OF VEHICLE. THE RUST IS IN THE REAR WHEEL WELLS. HE BELIEVES THE RUST WEAKENS THE STRUCTURE. DEALER WOULD…”
Apr 14, 2003 · Seat Belts
“THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT EXPERIENCED THE SAME DEFECT AS STATED IN RECALL 92 V 025 000. *JB”
Apr 8, 2003 · Engine And Engine Cooling
“MY CAR KEEPS STALLING OUT. I CAN SMELL GAS MOST OF THE TIME. WE CANNOT LOCATE A LEAK - HAVE CHANGED THE FUEL FILTER, DISTRIBUTOR CAP & OXYGEN SENSOR BUT WHEN IT RAINS OR IS HUMID THE CARS STALLS UNTIL…”

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.

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