MYRModel Year Report

1988 Toyota Toyota Truck

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1988 Toyota Toyota Truck
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:03:47.936Z

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
7

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1988

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1982: 2 complaints 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 2 complaints 1985: 1 complaint 1985 1986: 6 complaints 1987: 4 complaints 1988: 7 complaints 1988 7 1989: 8 complaints 1991: 11 complaints 1992: 17 complaints 1992 1993: 16 complaints 1994: 19 complaints 1995: 10 complaints 1995 1996: 5 complaints 1997: 5 complaints 1998: 6 complaints 1998 2000: 14 complaints 2001: 6 complaints 2003: 6 complaints 2003
1982: 2 complaints 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 2 complaints 1984 1985: 1 complaint 1986: 6 complaints 1986 1987: 4 complaints 1988: 7 complaints 1988 7 1989: 8 complaints 1991: 11 complaints 1991 1992: 17 complaints 1993: 16 complaints 1993 1994: 19 complaints 1995: 10 complaints 1995 1996: 5 complaints 1997: 5 complaints 1997 1998: 6 complaints 2000: 14 complaints 2000 2001: 6 complaints 2003: 6 complaints 2003
1982: 2 complaints 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 2 complaints 1984 1985: 1 complaint 1985 1986: 6 complaints 1986 1987: 4 complaints 1987 1988: 7 complaints 1988 7 1989: 8 complaints 1989 1991: 11 complaints 1991 1992: 17 complaints 1992 1993: 16 complaints 1993 1994: 19 complaints 1994 1995: 10 complaints 1995 1996: 5 complaints 1996 1997: 5 complaints 1997 1998: 6 complaints 1998 2000: 14 complaints 2000 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

2 of 7 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing frame and members and body.

Show complaint excerpts

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2009-04-27

Engine and engine cooling

2 of 7 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Engine compartment caught on fire. Smelled gas before catching on fire. Vechicle was totalled.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-11-27

Also filed under Fuel system, gasoline

Fuel system, gasoline

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

FIRE

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1988-02-29Fuel system, gasoline88V019000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1988 Toyota Toyota Truck — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Tires: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 88V019000 · Fuel system, gasoline
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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.