MYRModel Year Report

1988 Toyota Toyota Truck

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1988 Toyota Toyota Truck
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:18:49.208Z

Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Toyota Toyota Truck Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1988 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1982: 2 complaints 1983: 1 complaints 1984: 2 complaints 1984 1985: 1 complaints 1986: 6 complaints 1987: 4 complaints 1987 1988: 7 complaints 1988 1989: 8 complaints 1991: 11 complaints 1991 1992: 17 complaints 1993: 16 complaints 1994: 19 complaints 1994 1995: 10 complaints 1996: 5 complaints 1997: 5 complaints 1997 1998: 6 complaints 2000: 14 complaints 2001: 6 complaints 2001 2003: 6 complaints 2003
1988: 7 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19822
19831
19842
19851
19866
19874
19887
19898
199111
199217
199316
199419
199510
19965
19975
19986
200014
20016
20036

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 7 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

TIRES

2 of 7 total reports mention: tires.

STRUCTURE

1 of 7 total reports mentions: structure.

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I OWN A 1988 TOYOTA PICKUP. THE FRAME IS RUSTING AWAY ALONG WITH BODY PANELS. I FEEL IT IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. I HAVE OWNED IT SINCE 1991. THE BRAKES LINES ON BOTH SIDES FAILED ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20090427

STRUCTURE

1 of 7 total reports mentions: structure.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 of 7 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline.

FIRE
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUGHT ON FIRE. SMELLED GAS BEFORE CATCHING ON FIRE. VECHICLE WAS TOTALLED.

NHTSA ODI report, 19951127

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 7 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.

FIRE
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUGHT ON FIRE. SMELLED GAS BEFORE CATCHING ON FIRE. VECHICLE WAS TOTALLED.

NHTSA ODI report, 19951127

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19880229 — fuel system, gasoline

IMPROPER ROUTING OF THE FUEL HOSE COULD CAUSE SOME FUEL HOSES TO HAVE INADEQUATE CLEARANCE TO THE EGR PIPE.

Remedy: REROUTE FUEL HOSE TO ENSURE PROPER CLEARANCE AND REPLACE HOSE, IF NECESSARY.

Campaign 88V019000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1988 Toyota Toyota Truck — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for tires issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 88V019000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1988 Toyota Toyota Truck reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1988 Toyota Toyota Truck?

The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1988 Toyota Toyota Truck have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.