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1987 Toyota Pickup 4WD Standard Bed 5MT

The 1987 Toyota Pickup 4WD Standard Bed 5MT is a 100-hp 2.4-liter inline-4 with a 5-speed manual overdrive and four-wheel drive. It starts at $9,858 MSRP and is rated at 19 mpg combined.

It makes 100 horsepower at 4,800 rpm and 129 lb-ft of torque at 2400 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 21 mpg highway (19 mpg combined).

The Pickup measures 174.6 inches long on a 103.0-inch wheelbase.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypePickup
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$9,858 ($28,203 *)
Engine
Engine Type22R 2.4L SOHC inline-4, carbureted, naturally aspirated
Displacement2.4 L
Horsepower100 hp @ 4,800 rpm
Torque129 lb-ft @ 2400 rpm
ValvetrainSOHC, 8-valve
Bore and Stroke92.0 x 89.0 mm
Compression Ratio9.0:1
Injection TypeCarburetor
Drivetrain
Drive Type4WD
Transmission
Transmission5-speed manual overdrive
Fuel Economy
City17 MPG
Highway21 MPG
Combined19 MPG
Recommended FuelUnleaded
Tank Capacity17.2 gal
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent, torsion bar (Hi-Trac on 4WD from 1986)
Rear SuspensionLive rear axle, leaf springs
Brakes
Front Brake DiscPower-assisted disc
Rear Brake DiscDrum
Dimensions & Weight
Length174.6 in
Width66.5 in
Wheelbase103 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1987 Toyota PICKUP. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Mar 23, 2006 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.

NHTSA campaign 06E026000

8 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1987 Toyota PICKUP

Owner Complaints

8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1987 Toyota PICKUP (2 mention a crash, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Seat Belts3
Suspension2
Tires2
Hydraulic1
Service Brakes1
Steering1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jul 27, 2007 · Tires
“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1987 TOYOTA PICKUP. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE TIRES VIBRATE AND MAKE NOISE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL FOUR TIRES WERE PURCHASED IN 2005 AND HAD 3,000 MILES. TWO OF…”
Aug 31, 2001 · Seat Belts
“I AM UNABLE TO FIND OUT IF THE COMPANY [TOYOTA] HAS SOME RESPONSIBILITY TO MAINTAIN SAFTY BELTS EVEN IN THIS OLDER TRUCK ?? NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK”
Nov 27, 2000 · Tires
“FIRESTONE TIRE (P205 70 R14) EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, THE SEPARATION CAUSED A CRASH WHICH DAMAGED A TRAILER AND JET SKI THAT WAS BEING PULLED FROM BEHIND. *SLC”
Mar 22, 1999 · Steering, Suspension
“COMPLETE AND SUDDEN LOSS OF STEERING. VERY DANGEROUS, EXCEPT THE TRUCK WAS IN DRIVEWAY. TIE ROD/ BALL JOINT "FELL" OFF. THERE WAS NO SIGN OF EXTERNAL IMPACT ON THIS ASSEMBLY. I REPAIRED (REPLACED) AND…”
Jul 4, 1997 · Suspension Crash 3 injuries 1 death
“VEHICLE'S NARROW WHEEL BASE AND HIGH CENTER OF GRAVITY, WITHOUT POWER STEERING MAKES VEHICLE PRONE TO EASY ROLLOVERS.”

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 PICKUP. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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