1988 Toyota Toyota Truck Problems
- Complaints
- 7filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 20 mpgcombined, 2.4L 4-cyl RWD · 18 city / 22 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1988 Toyota Toyota Truck (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1988 Toyota Toyota Truck. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by body and structure (2) and tires (2). Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 0 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 cooling2 29%
- Body and structure2 29%
- Tires2 29%
- Fuel system1 14%
- Other or unknown1 14%
Example complaints
Engine cooling: “Engine compartment caught on fire. Smelled gas before catching on fire. Vechicle was totalled. Tt consumer states while driving, gas pedal pressure decreased abruptly and could smell gas, vehicle stalled and flames errupted from right side of engine compartment.”
NHTSA complaint #975419, filed 1995-11Tires: “Both tread peel/failures,(between 1990-93) were on the fwy, unloaded. The remaining belts held air long enough to get to the roadside, damage was to the wheel wells of my vehicle only. I had been living in the desert and commuting 600-800 mi/wk.they were( DOT number: tire size: 185 70r14 )”
NHTSA complaint #728238, filed 2000-08Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1988 Toyota Toyota Truck version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Truck 2WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 4-speed manual | 21 | 25 | 22 | $3,050 |
| Truck 2WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 21 | 25 | 22 | $3,050 |
| Truck 2WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 4-speed manual | 18 | 22 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Truck 2WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 18 | 23 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Truck 2WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 19 | 22 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Truck 2WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 18 | 22 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Truck 4WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 18 | 22 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Truck 4WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 16 | 20 | 17 | $3,950 |
| Truck 4WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 5-speed manual | 15 | 19 | 16 | $4,200 |
| Truck 4WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 14 | 17 | 15 | $4,450 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 88V019000Feb 16, 1988Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsCovers: Toyota Toyota Truck 1988, 4RUNNER 1988
Improper routing of the fuel hose could cause some fuel hoses to have inadequate clearance to the egr pipe.
Recall details for the 1988 Toyota Toyota Truck → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1988 Toyota Toyota Truck.
Other model years of the Toyota Toyota Truck
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 6 | 4,750 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 6 | 84,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2000 | 14 | 58,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1998 | 6 | 100,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1997 | 5 | 112,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1996 | 5 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 10 | 144,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1994 | 19 | 151,029 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1993 | 16 | 134,500 | 1 | — | 17 | — | Stable |
| 1992 | 17 | 161,660 | 0 | — | 20 | — | Stable |
| 1991 | 11 | 87,000 | 0 | — | 20 | — | Not enough data |
| 1989 | 8 | 58,700 | 0 | — | 20 | — | Not enough data |
| 1988 | 7 | — | 1 | — | 20 | — | Not enough data |
| 1986 | 6 | 173,110 | 0 | — | 21 | — | Not enough data |
All Toyota Toyota Truck model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1988 Toyota Toyota Truck have?
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1988 Toyota Toyota Truck as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1988 Toyota Toyota Truck is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by body and structure with 2.
Has the 1988 Toyota Toyota Truck been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1988 Toyota Toyota Truck get?
The EPA rates the 1988 Toyota Toyota Truck (Truck 2WD, 2.4L 4-cyl) at 20 mpg combined, 18 city and 22 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,350 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
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. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
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.