NHTSA recalls, safety ratings, and consumer complaints for the 1988 Toyota Celica.
| Trim | City | Hwy | Combined | Annual fuel $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4 cyl Automatic 4-spd | 19 | 26 | 22 | $2,700 |
| 2.0L 4 cyl Automatic 4-spd | 22 | 29 | 25 | $2,400 |
| 2.0L 4 cyl Manual 5-spd | 17 | 24 | 19 | $3,650 |
| 2.0L 4 cyl Manual 5-spd | 23 | 29 | 25 | $2,400 |
| 2.0L 4 cyl Manual 5-spd | 19 | 26 | 22 | $2,700 |
NHTSA has not published 5-star crash-test ratings for the 1988 Toyota Celica. New vehicles are often added to the NCAP rating program after initial release; check nhtsa.gov/ratings for the latest status.
Component: SUSPENSION
RIDE CONTROL IS RECALLING CERTAIN FRONT STRUT MOUNTS BRANDED AS GABRIEL RIDE CONTROL OR ARVINMERITOR, P/NOS. 142435, 142193, 142305, 142303, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FRONT STRUT MOUNTS DID NOT CONTAIN A WELD JOINT BETWEEN THE BEARING HOUSING AND THE RATE PLATE.
Consequence: THE ABSENCE OF THE WELD CAN ALLOW THE STRUT TO COME OUT OF ITS MOUNTING POSITION UNDER CERTAIN EXTREME DRIVING CONDITIONS WHICH COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO SURROUNDING VEHICLE COMPONENTS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: RIDE CONTROL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT RIDE CONTROL AT 1-248-458-1396.
I CURRENTLY OWN AN 87 AND 88 TOYOTA CELICAS AND BOTH HEATERS DO NOT WORK. *AK
ENGINE PROBLEM AFTER WARM UP SHIFTING FROM 1ST TO 2ND GRINDING LIKE THE GEARS ARE NOT MESHING CORRECTLY. SO TRY AND SKIP 2ND WHILE DRIVING.
RING GEAR BEHIND THE STARTER TEETH STARTED SLIPPING, WHICH MADE LOUD NOISES, DEALER NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, MECHANIC DID REPAIR WORK, CONSUMER HAD TO PAY EXPENSES TO GET REPAIRS. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
BRAKES FAILED.
MUFFLER FAILED.
The 1988 Toyota Celica has 1 NHTSA recall and 9 consumer complaints on file. For the most detailed information about a specific vehicle, decode its VIN using our free decoder above.
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DRIVER'S SEAT BELT RETRACTOR FAILED. *SD
HIGH ENGINE RPM 3000 AT IDLE DUE TO EXCESSIVE CARBON BUILD UP THROTTLE BODY. *SD
THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WHEN LOCK IT STAY LOCK AND HARD TO LOCK . TT