1988 Toyota Pickup Problems
- Complaints
- 7filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1988 Toyota Pickup (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1988 Toyota Pickup. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 4 complaints (57% of the total), followed by seat belts (2) and tires (1). NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 19 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine cooling4 57%
- Seat belts2 29%
- Tires1 14%
Example complaints
Seat belts: “Try to click to seat belt on the driver's side.was not able to unlatch. Had to climb out. Then with much force pried it open.consumer contacted dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #844224, filed 1999-08Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1988 Toyota Pickup in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 19 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 10244113Aug 17, 2023Equipment, Vehicle speed control, Air bags. TSB: 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…
- 10207946Jan 12, 2022Equipment, Wheels, Tires. POL: 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…
- 10188913Feb 3, 2021Equipment. TSB: 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…
- 10174891Apr 7, 2020Equipment. TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 07, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0032-20. Replacement Certification Labels and VIN Plates
- 10174890Apr 6, 2020Equipment. TSB: 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…
- 10145749Aug 31, 2018Equipment. Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.
- 10145748Aug 31, 2018Equipment. Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.
- 10143953Jul 31, 2018Equipment. TSB: 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…
- 10131713Jan 11, 2018Equipment. TSB: 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…
- 10133649Nov 21, 2017Equipment. TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE November 21, 2017: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.
Other model years of the Toyota Pickup
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 7 | 96,400 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1998 | 5 | 75,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1997 | 5 | 60,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1996 | 6 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 35 | 130,500 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 91 | 132,500 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 59 | 152,901 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1992 | 56 | 175,000 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1991 | 29 | 141,000 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1990 | 25 | 165,000 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1989 | 21 | 140,760 | 1 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1988 | 7 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1987 | 8 | 226,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1986 | 18 | 81,870 | 0 | — | — | — | Rising |
| 1985 | 9 | 100,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Toyota Pickup model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1988 Toyota Pickup have?
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1988 Toyota Pickup as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1988 Toyota Pickup is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 4 complaints (57% of the total), followed by seat belts with 2.
Has the 1988 Toyota Pickup been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.