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Toyota Celica · 4th gen (1986–1989)

1987 Toyota Celica

This page is a draft. It has not been approved yet, so read it with care.

Watch out for

Reputation: what owners and the press report. Tap one to see what to check.

  • Overheated or over-tuned turbo engine All years One source so far

    What to check: Ask about overheating and any chip tuning, and check that the all-wheel drive works and has not been converted.

    A buyer's guide written for Japanese cars says the first 3S-GTE has known rod bearing and head gasket weaknesses when it has been run hot or tuned past the stock turbo.

    Sources 1

Recalls

No recalls are listed for this year.

Checked against NHTSA records on 21 October 2026.

Sources

  1. JDMBUYSELL (T160 guide)