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1987 Pontiac Safari Wagon
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 17 MPG.
The Pontiac Safari is a line of station wagons that was produced by Pontiac from 1955 to 1989. Initially introduced as the Pontiac counterpart of the two-door Chevrolet Nomad, the division adopted the nameplate across its full-size wagon range in 1957.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 22 | 17 | 523 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
No NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model year in our latest refresh.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
4 complaints filed by owners for this model year (0 involving a crash, 1 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 1987 Pontiac Safari Wagon?
EPA figures for the 1987 Pontiac Safari Wagon reach 17 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 1987 Pontiac Safari Wagon?
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on record for the 1987 Pontiac Safari Wagon in our latest data refresh.
What are common problems with the 1987 Pontiac Safari Wagon?
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA for the 1987 Pontiac Safari Wagon, most often about: Electrical System, Steering, Visibility. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.