Model year guide

1987 Mitsubishi Space Wagon

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1987 Mitsubishi Space Wagon is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 7 on record.

1987 Mitsubishi Space Wagon — representative photo
Representative photo

1987 Mitsubishi Space Wagon at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Combined21 mpg

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

1987 Mitsubishi Space Wagon recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 1987 Mitsubishi Space Wagon.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 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.

1987 Mitsubishi Space Wagon MPG & running costs

Combined21 mpg
City20 mpg
Highway22 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,200
EPA size classSmall Station Wagons
TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd
Passenger volume89 cu ft
Cargo volume39 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$4,000 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1987 Mitsubishi Space Wagon costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$16,000
Fuel only$16,000
Per mile$0.21

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

About the Mitsubishi Space Wagon

The Mitsubishi Chariot is an automobile manufactured and marketed by Mitsubishi from 1983 to 2003. It is a small multi-purpose vehicle (MPV). Based on the SSW concept car first exhibited at the 23rd Tokyo Motor Show in 1979, the MPV derives its nameplate from chariots used by the ancient Greek and Roman empires.

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

1987 Mitsubishi Space Wagon vehicles on record

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Other Mitsubishi Space Wagon model years

2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1986 1985 1984

1987 Mitsubishi Space Wagon — frequently asked questions

Does the 1987 Mitsubishi Space Wagon have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 1987 Mitsubishi Space Wagon. 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.

What gas mileage does the 1987 Mitsubishi Space Wagon get?

The 1987 Mitsubishi Space Wagon has a U.S. EPA estimate of 21 mpg combined (20 city / 22 highway).

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