Model year guide

1988 Toyota pickup

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1988 Toyota pickup is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

1988 Toyota pickup — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

1988 Toyota pickup at a glance

Safety recalls1
Owner complaints7

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1988 Toyota pickup recalls 1

Exterior Lighting NHTSA Campaign #06E026000 · 23/03/2006

CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Fix: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

1988 Toyota pickup common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Engine And Engine Cooling
Check coolant level and color, look for leaks, and confirm the engine reaches normal temperature without overheating.
Seat Belts
Check that every belt latches, retracts and locks under a sharp tug, and that none are frayed.
Tires
Check tread depth, the DOT age date, and that all four tires match with even wear. Look for bulges or cracks.

1988 Toyota pickup trims & engines on record

Trims
STD
Engines
2.4L 4-cyl 116 hp

1988 Toyota pickup vehicles on record

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Other Toyota pickup model years

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1988 Toyota pickup — frequently asked questions

Does the 1988 Toyota pickup have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1988 Toyota pickup. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

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

Across all 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are engine and engine cooling, seat belts, tires.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.