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NHTSA recalls, safety ratings, and consumer complaints for the 1988 Toyota Corolla.
| Trim | City | Hwy | Combined | Annual fuel $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4 cyl Automatic 3-spd | 23 | 28 | 25 | $2,400 |
| 1.6L 4 cyl Automatic 4-spd | 23 | 31 | 26 | $2,300 |
| 1.6L 4 cyl Manual 5-spd | 26 | 32 | 28 | $2,150 |
| 1.6L 4 cyl Manual 5-spd | 22 | 27 | 24 | $2,500 |
NHTSA has not published 5-star crash-test ratings for the 1988 Toyota Corolla. 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.
VEHICLE DOES NOT PASS COLORADO EMISSIONS DUE TO HIGH CO (CARBON MONOXIDE). VEHICLE IS AFFECTED BY TOYOTA SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGNS N03 & NA3 WHICH DIRECTLY ADDRESS THE ISSUE OF VEHICLE FAILING EMISSIONS TEST DUE TO HIGH CO. NO EXPIRATION DATE/MILEAGE/AGE GIVEN FOR THESE TWO SERVICE CAMPAIGNS. PARTS FOR REPAIRS ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE. CONTACTED TOYOTA MOTOR SALES ABOUT ISSUE. WAS ADVISE TOYOTA WILL NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE DUE TO AGE OF VEHICLE EVEN THOUGH SERVICE CAMPAIGN IS STILL ACTIVE. *TR
1988 TOYOTA COROLLA ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUGHT FIRE WHILE DRIVING ON THE OHIO TURNPIKE. *KB OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0051-91 UPDATED LETTER 04/29/10 *BF
DT: 88 TOYOTA, SAFETY BELT PLASTIC COVER CAME OFF ON DRIVERS' SIDE ,AND WHEN CLIPPED IT WON'T COME OFF UNLESS CONSUMER JABBED A SHARP OBJECT INTO IT TO GET IT TO OPEN. ( IT TAKES ABOUT 2 MINUTES). *AK *SB *NM
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
The 1988 Toyota Corolla has 1 NHTSA recall and 28 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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MUFFLER HAD TO BE REPLACED AT LEAST 4 DIFFERENT TIMES FOR HAVING A HOLE IN IT. ALSO, ENTIRE EXHAUST SYSTEM HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK
DRIVING ON TURNPIKE 60MPH HEARD A NOISE LIKE AN EXPLOSION. VEHICLE SKIDDED, FINALLY CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. CONTACT DEALER THEY EXPLAINED IT WAS A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. *AK
WHILE DRIVING ON TURNPIKE 60MPH HEARD A NOISE LIKE AN EXPLOSION. VEHICLE SKIDDED THEN CAME TO A STOP. CONTACT DEALER, FOUND THAT THE DIFFERENTIAL HAD EXPLODED INTO THE TRANSMISSION. *AK *ML
THE RELEASE BUTTON HAD GOTTEN JAMMED,NOT ALLOWING THE DRIVER TO GET FREE OF SEATBELT. DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE AND SAID SEAT BELT NEEDS REPLACING. *AK
SITTING AT STOP LIGHT AND WAS HIT FROM BEHIND. UPON IMPACT, SEAT BROKE AND NECK REST BROKE. THE VEHICLE WAS IN NEUTRAL, AND FOOT WAS ON BRAKE PEDAL WHEN THIS HAPPENED. VEHICLE WAS PUSHED INTO AN INTERSECTION. *AK
MUFFLER HAS BEEN REPLACED FOUR TIMES WITHIN 85,000 MILES. *AK
WHEN ACCELERATING AROUND A BANKING TURN THE FORCE OF THE TURN LEAVES THE VEHICLE WITHOUT FUEL, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
BUMPER FAILED TO PROTECT DURING A LOW SPEED (25MPH) CRASH CAUSING REAR END DAMAGE.
BUMPER FAILED TO PROTECT VEHICLE AND CONSUMER'S DURING VEHICLE COLLISION RESULTING IN INJURIES DUE TO DESIGN.
REAR BUMPER FAILED TO PROTECT VEHICLE IN 25 MPH REAR END COLLISION.
SUDDEN ACCELERATION EXPERIENCED TWICE RESULTING IN TWO COLLISIONS.
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