1987 Ford Thunderbird vs 1987 Toyota Camry
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1987 Ford Thunderbird | 1987 Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 61 | 58 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 23 | 17 |
| Investigations | 5 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 18 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–19 | 24–26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Thunderbird | Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 13 | 20 |
| Electrical System | 24 | 6 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 11 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 4 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 6 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 4 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 1 |
| Steering | 2 | 2 |
1987 Ford Thunderbird
1987 Toyota Camry
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.