1988 Toyota Corolla Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1988 Toyota Corolla recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1988 Toyota Corolla.

Most common 1988 Toyota Corolla problems

Problem areas named in the 26 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Seat Belts	7
Seats	4
Engine And Engine Cooling	4
Electrical System	3
Fuel System, Gasoline	3
Structure	3
Power Train	3
Steering	1
Visibility	1
Vehicle Speed Control	1

What owners report

2015-03-23, Engine
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

2010-02-18, Engine And Engine Cooling
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

2005-05-09, Seat Belts
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

2001-01-31, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

2000-03-10, Engine And Engine Cooling
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

1988 Toyota Corolla questions

Does the 1988 Toyota Corolla have any recalls?

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

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

Based on 26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Seat Belts (7), Seats (4), Engine And Engine Cooling (4).

How do I check if a recall on my 1988 Toyota Corolla 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.