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Latches, locks and linkagesPart report

1988 Toyota Camry Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
9%of 64 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1988 Toyota Camry, 9% of the 64 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Necessary parts were not replaced to correct recall 92v135000. The problem still exists with the door latches and locks, also, consumer was charged for recall service. Please give any further details.”

NHTSA complaint #865399, filed 2000-07

“Driver's side power door locked/jammed, trapping driver inside, driver climbed out of front seat into rear seat to exit vehicle; according to manufacturer, locks repaired under recall, dealer shows no record.”

NHTSA complaint #801787, filed 1996-09

Related recalls

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202412%
202312%
202235%
202121%
202031%
201810%
201732%
201611%
201441%
201310%
201231%
201120%
201020%
200920%
200810%
200770%
200621%
200571%
200461%
2003122%
2002313%
200173%
200051%
199971%
199881%
199761%
199661%
199562%
199462%
199393%
19928916%
199175%
19901914%
19891513%
198869%
198723%
1984113%

Other parts of the 1988 Toyota Camry

Electrical system
13 complaints
Seat belts
10 complaints
Engine cooling
9 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
9 complaints
Body and structure
6 complaints
Vehicle speed control
6 complaints
Brakes
5 complaints
Exterior lighting
3 complaints
Fuel system
3 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1988 Toyota Camry

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology