Electrical systemPart report
1988 Toyota Tercel Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 38%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 1988 Toyota Tercel, 38% of the 8 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Related service bulletins
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- 10111197Apr 10, 2015TSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 2 | 5% |
| 1995 | 2 | 4% |
| 1994 | 2 | 5% |
| 1993 | 2 | 5% |
| 1992 | 1 | 4% |
| 1991 | 1 | 6% |
| 1990 | 2 | 11% |
| 1989 | 1 | 5% |
| 1988 | 3 | 38% |
| 1987 | 2 | 15% |
Other parts of the 1988 Toyota Tercel
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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