Complaints
41
Crashes
6
Fires
0
Injuries
7
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1987 Honda Civic Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#113 complaints
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
Crash-related:1
#24 complaints
Unintended Acceleration
Crash-related:2
#33 complaints
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1987 Honda Civic.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 13 | 1 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Webbing | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum:Wheel Cylinders | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Bumpers | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Hood | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Rear | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Side/Rear Glass | 1 | — | — | — |
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
13
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Webbing
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum:Wheel Cylinders
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Bumpers
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Hood
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Control Arm
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Rear
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Tread/Belt
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Side/Rear Glass
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1987 Honda Civic — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1987 Honda Civic reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1987 Honda Civic has 41 NHTSA complaints, 6 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly with 13 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1987 Honda Civic?
Top reported problems: Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly (13 complaints); Unintended Acceleration (4 complaints); Seat Belts:Front:Retractor (3 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 1987 Honda Civic?
NHTSA complaints for the 1987 Honda Civic include 6 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 7 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1987 Honda Civic have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1987 Honda Civic as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1987 Honda Civic?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Honda Civic reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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