Model year guide

1987 Hyundai Stellar

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1987 Hyundai Stellar is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 3 on record.

1987 Hyundai Stellar — representative photo
Representative photo

1987 Hyundai Stellar at a glance

Safety recallsNone

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1987 Hyundai Stellar recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 1987 Hyundai Stellar.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 7 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

Dimensions & weight

Length
179.5 in
Width
67.7 in
Height
54.3 in
Wheelbase
101.6 in
Curb weight
2,337 lb

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 1987 Hyundai Stellar. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Canadian recalls 2

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 1987 Hyundai Stellar. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Structure

SHOULD THE MUFFLER TAIL PIPE LOCATED UNDER THE LEFT REAR OF THE VEHICLE RUST THROUGH, THE REAR BUMPER COULD, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, IGNITE AND CATCH FIRE. CORRECTION: A SHIELD WILL BE INSTALLED TO ISOLATE THE BUMPER FROM THE TAIL PIPE.

Transport Canada #1991124 · Sep 1991

Heater And Defroster

A HEATER VALVE LOCATED UNDER THE DASH MAY RUPTURE WHEN THE ENGINE IS AT OPERATING TEMPERATURE POSSIBLY RESULTING IN BURNS TO THE DRIVER'S FEET OR LEGS. CORRECTION: A PROTECTIVE HEATER CORE COVER WILL BE INSTALLED TO PREVENT INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A VALVE RUPTURE.

Transport Canada #1988158 · Nov 1988

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

About the Hyundai Stellar

The Hyundai Stellar is a large family car produced by the South Korean Hyundai Motor Company from July 1983 until the 1992 model year. It succeeded the Ford Cortina, which Hyundai had built under license. The Stellar was designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro using a rear-wheel drive chassis from the Cortina Mark V.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

1987 Hyundai Stellar vehicles on record

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1987 Hyundai Stellar — frequently asked questions

Does the 1987 Hyundai Stellar have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 1987 Hyundai Stellar. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.