CarRecallWatchThe 1988 Toyota Camry has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 64 complaints with NHTSA, including 8 crashes, 4 fires, 9 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (13 reports).
1988 Toyota Camry recalls
Aftermarket Seat Heaters May Short Circuit and Cause Fire
Certain vehicles were equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters that have a copper strand heating element.
Most common 1988 Toyota Camry problems
Problem areas named in the 64 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 13 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 11 |
| Power Train | 10 |
| Seat Belts | 10 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 6 |
| Structure | 6 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 |
| Tires | 4 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 |
What owners report
VEHICLE WAS TRAVELLING 70MPH ON THE INTERSTATE WHEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED THEN WENT AWAY. MOMENTS LATER A VERY STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE THEN POWER LOSS. AS VEHICLE BEING MERGED EMERGENCY LANE VEHICLE ERUPTED FLAMES AND BURNED COMPLETELY.
1988 TOYOTA CAMRY WITH UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. CONSUMER STATES SHE WAS IN AN ACCIDENT DUE TO THE DEFECT. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN SHE SHIFTED FROM PARK TO REVERSE THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED AND CRASHED INTO A WALL. *JB
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1988 TOYOTA CAMRY WITH PEP BOYS FUTURA 185/14 RADIAL 775 TIRES. WHILE DRIVING (MPH UNKNOWN) HE HEARD A THUMPING NOISE. HE PULLED OVER AND NOTICED BUBBLES FORMED ON THE TREAD. HE STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON ALL FOUR TIRES ON FIVE SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE TREAD SEPARATED ON THE FIFTH OCCASION. THE MANUFACTURER HAS DISCONTINUED THE TIRE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 170,000. THE TIRE SIZE AND THE MODEL NUMBER WERE NOT AVAILABLE ON THE DROP DOWN MENU.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1988 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE TRAVELING 55 MPH THE CONTACT NOTICED A SPARK NEAR THE VEHICLE'S HOOD. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER MOMENTS BEFORE IT SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE IGNITED, AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED AT THE SCENE. THE VEHICLE WAS LOCATED AT BI-CITY TOWING. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 90,000. *AK
THE POWER STEERING HOSE ON THE 19'88 CAMRY WAS RUBBING AGAINST ITSELF AT THE LOOP MOUNTED ON THE FIREWALL, RESULTING IN WORN HOSE AND LEAK AT THE PRESSURE HOES AND LOSS OF FLUID. NOW THE CAR IS OLD, BUT THE HOSE SHOULD NOT BE RUBBING AGAINST ITSELF.*AK
1988 Toyota Camry questions
Does the 1988 Toyota Camry have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 1988 Toyota Camry: Aftermarket Seat Heaters May Short Circuit and Cause Fire; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch; Seat Belts:Front; Equipment:Mechanical:Accessory Scissor/Screw/Bottle Jack/Lift; Equipment:Mechanical:Integrated Jack/Leveler/Stabilizer. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1988 Toyota Camry?
Based on 64 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (13), Engine And Engine Cooling (11), Power Train (10).
How do I check if a recall on my 1988 Toyota Camry has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.