1988 Toyota Camry Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 5%of 64 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 57,162miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the tires of the 1988 Toyota Camry, 5% of the 64 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,162 miles.
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.
“Tread separated on my left front firestone firehawk ss10 radial tire while traveling at approximately 60 MPH this cause much skidding and loss of control. It is a miracle I managed to get over four lanes to the shoulder without hitting anyone or vice versa. The tread ruined the left side of my car before being unattached and becoming a hazard for the hundreds of people behind me. This is not the first time firestone has indirectly tried to kill me I was a victim of the exact same incident 15 years ago on some firestone 500's in my fathers car. Where is safety and responsibility? …”
NHTSA complaint #10045290, filed 2003-11, 107,325 miles“The contact owns a 1988 Toyota Camry with pep boys futura 185/14 radial 775 tires. While driving (MPH unknown) he heard a thumping noise. He pulled over and noticed bubbles formed on the tread. He stated that the failure occurred on all four tires on five separate occasions. The tread separated on the fifth occasion. The manufacturer has discontinued the tire. The failure mileage was 7,000 and the current mileage was 170,000. The tire size and the model number were not available on the drop down menu.”
NHTSA complaint #10199107, filed 2007-08, 7,000 miles“The tire blew while in the trunk (in trunk for 3 years). Separated in the middle of the tread. Tire had 75% of tread. Fire department and neighbors thought it was a bomb.( DOT number: y382e tire size: 185/70sr14 )”
NHTSA complaint #730322, filed 2000-09Related service bulletins
- 10207946Jan 12, 2022POL: 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…
Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 8% |
| 2023 | 3 | 5% |
| 2022 | 2 | 3% |
| 2021 | 3 | 2% |
| 2020 | 3 | 1% |
| 2019 | 6 | 2% |
| 2018 | 5 | 1% |
| 2017 | 6 | 4% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 | 3 | 1% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 6 | 1% |
| 2011 | 12 | 2% |
| 2010 | 11 | 2% |
| 2009 | 23 | 2% |
| 2008 | 15 | 2% |
| 2007 | 42 | 1% |
| 2006 | 13 | 4% |
| 2005 | 22 | 3% |
| 2004 | 25 | 4% |
| 2003 | 16 | 2% |
| 2002 | 54 | 6% |
| 2001 | 23 | 8% |
| 2000 | 25 | 6% |
| 1999 | 29 | 6% |
| 1998 | 41 | 7% |
| 1997 | 15 | 3% |
| 1996 | 25 | 6% |
| 1995 | 17 | 6% |
| 1994 | 11 | 4% |
| 1993 | 14 | 5% |
| 1992 | 16 | 3% |
| 1991 | 13 | 9% |
| 1990 | 4 | 3% |
| 1989 | 4 | 4% |
| 1988 | 3 | 5% |
| 1987 | 1 | 2% |
| 1986 | 5 | 16% |
| 1985 | 3 | 23% |
Other parts of the 1988 Toyota Camry
13 complaintsSeat belts
10 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsSuspension
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1988 Toyota Camry
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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