1988 Toyota Corolla
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1988 Toyota Corolla. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Owner complaints
26 complaints5 involved a crash3 involved a fire12 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Engine · Fuel/propulsion system
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.…
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
- 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
- Seat belts › Front
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
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system · Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
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
- Power train › Automatic transmission
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
- Power train › Automatic transmission · Power train › Driveline › Differential unit
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
- Seat belts
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
- Seats · Seats › Front assembly › Head restraint
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
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Muffler has been replaced four times within 85,000 miles. *Ak
- Structure › Body › Bumpers
Bumper failed to protect during a low speed (25mph) crash causing rear end damage.
- Structure › Body › Bumpers
Bumper failed to protect vehicle and consumer's during vehicle collision resulting in injuries due to design.
- Fuel system, gasoline
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
- Structure › Body › Bumpers
Rear bumper failed to protect vehicle in 25 mph rear end collision.
- Vehicle speed control
Sudden acceleration experienced twice resulting in two collisions.
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage · Seats
Vehicle had come to a stop and another vehicle hit consumer from the rear. once that happened the seat broke. also, the seat belt did not hold the driver in place. The driver seat and seat belt broke which allowed driver to go into the steering wheel. *ak
- Seat belts
Passive restraints: driving approximately 5MPH, rear ended a vehicle and both seat belts broke. The buckle stayed locked but the male part broke. Feels that dealer should repair because it IS a safety feature. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Webbing · Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Windshield wipers skip across windshield.
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
Seat back collapsed, causing loss of control/accident.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Rubber fuel hose leak caused engine fire.
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Ignition switch has no locking features to avoid pulling out key in any gear, turned off ignition while in drive, vehicle rolled, could cause an accident. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Fuel hose leak caused engine fire. *Dh
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist system
Reduced power steering assist upon first starting the vehicle. tt
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Drivers shoulder belt did not retract into housing. tt
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
The drivers side and front passenger plastic cover of the seat belt below the buckle IS crackng. tt
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10244113TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2023 model year vehicles may be available provided the requests meet the criteria listed in this Service Bulletin. Follow the Procurement Procedure in this bulletin to request a replacement certification label or VIN plate.
- 10207946POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any customer that requests it. Customers can find this information on the Owner?s section of Toyota.com. Dealers can locate a copy of this guide on the Claims Processing & Resource Center in Dealer Daily as well.
- 10197476Replacement vin plates.
- 10197473Product general information.
- 10188913TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2021 model year vehicles may be available provided the requests meet the criteria listed in this Service Bulletin. Follow the Procurement Procedure in this bulletin to request a replacement certification label or VIN plate.
- 10174891TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 07, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0032-20. Replacement Certification Labels and VIN Plates
- 10174890TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01, PG007-07, PG006-01, PG004-97, T-SB-0144-08, and T-SB-0304-17. The aforementioned bulletins are obsolete, and any printed versions should be discarded. Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2020 model year vehicles may be available provided the requests meet the criteria listed in this Service Bulletin. Follow the Procurement Procedure in this bulletin to request a replacement certification label or VIN plate.
- 10152205TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes SB No. T-SB-0101-11. Applicability has been updated to include 2016 ? 2017 model year vehicles. Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0101-11 is Obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Be sure to review the entire content of this bulletin before proceeding. When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or other compounds that may contaminate electrical contacts, and therefore increase electrical resistance and decrease switch performance. The use of any cleaners or fluids may increase the risk of further damage to electrical components.
- 10145776Update on Technician Certification Requirements.
- 10145749Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.
- 10145748Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.
- 10143953TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 31, 2018 Rev2: ? The Supersession Notice has been updated. January 11, 2018 Rev1: ? The Supersession Notice has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01, PG007-07, PG006-01, PG004-97, and T-SB-0144-08. Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01, PG007-07, PG006-01, PG004-97, and T-SB-0144-08 are obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Vehicle replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) may be available from Toyota, provided the request meets one of the criteria listed in this Service Bulletin. Replacement Certification Label and VIN Plate Criteria A replacement certification label and/or VIN plate may be requested if: ? The vehicle was in an accident and the label and/or plate is damaged or attached to a part that will be replaced during the repair. ? The label and/or plate was stolen.
- 10133649TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE November 21, 2017: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.
- 10131993This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0185-13.
- 10131988The following procedures are recommended during routine maintenance or in the event of a customer concern for wiper performance.
- 10131713TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01, PG007-07, and T-SB-0144-08. Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01, PG007-07, and T-SB-0144-08 are obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Be sure to review the entire content of this bulletin before proceeding. REVISION NOTICE January 11, 2018 ? The Supersession Notice has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Vehicle replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) may be available from Toyota, provided the request meets one of the criteria listed in this Service Bulletin.
- 10123420TSB: Vehicle replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) may be available from Toyota, provided the request meets one of the criteria listed in this Service Bulletin.
- 10111390TSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or other compounds that may contaminate electrical contacts, and therefore increase electrical resistance and decrease switch performance. The use of any cleaners or fluids may increase the risk of further damage to electrical components.
- 10111197TSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or other compounds that may contaminate electrical contacts, and therefore increase electrical resistance and decrease switch performance. The use of any cleaners or fluids may increase the risk of further damage to electrical components.
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