1988 Toyota Celica Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1988 Toyota Celica recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1988 Toyota Celica.

Most common 1988 Toyota Celica problems

Problem areas named in the 6 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Seat Belts	2
Engine And Engine Cooling	2
Vehicle Speed Control	1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	1
Suspension	1
Electrical System	1
Equipment	1
Visibility	1

What owners report

2000-04-11, Visibility
I CURRENTLY OWN AN 87 AND 88 TOYOTA CELICAS AND BOTH HEATERS DO NOT WORK. *AK

1999-10-10, Engine And Engine Cooling
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.

1998-12-22, Electrical System
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

1996-12-10, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
BRAKES FAILED.

1996-04-17, Seat Belts
DRIVER'S SEAT BELT RETRACTOR FAILED. *SD

1988 Toyota Celica questions

Does the 1988 Toyota Celica have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1988 Toyota Celica at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1988 Toyota Celica?

Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Seat Belts (2), Engine And Engine Cooling (2), Vehicle Speed Control (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1988 Toyota Celica has been fixed?

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