Toyota Corolla 1988
Model Corolla made in 1988 by Toyota got 31 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There was one recall concerning suspension . The car has one 1.6l engine.
Model 1988
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 1.6L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 27/30/28 | 30/39/33 | Regular | $ 536 | 3 | 87 827 |
| ( 1.6L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 27/34/30 | 30/43/35 | Regular | $ 500 | 3 | 87 827 |
| ( 1.6L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 30/35/32 | 33/45/37 | Regular | $ 468 | 3 | 87 827 |
| ( 1.6L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 25/29/27 | 28/38/31 | Regular | $ 555 | 3 | 870904 |
| ( 1.6L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 27/31/28 | 30/39/34 | Regular | $ 536 | 3 | 870904 |
| ( 1.6L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 30/37/33 | 33/47/38 | Regular | $ 454 | 3 | 870904 |
| ( 1.6L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 23/29/26 | 26/37/30 | Regular | $ 578 | 3 | 870904 |
| ( 1.6L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 25/29/27 | 28/38/31 | Regular | $ 555 | 3 | 870904 |
| ( 1.6L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | 4WD | 23/29/25 | 26/37/30 | Regular | $ 600 | 7 | 880216 |
| ( 1.6L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 23/28/25 | 25/35/29 | Regular | $ 600 | 7 | 880216 |
| ( 1.6L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 27/30/28 | 30/39/33 | Regular | $ 536 | 7 | 87 827 |
| ( 1.6L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 30/35/32 | 33/45/37 | Regular | $ 468 | 7 | 87 827 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 10E002000 | RIDE CONTROL, LLC | E (Equipment) | 12657 | 03/15/2010 | MFR | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 02/11/2010 | 02/11/2010 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Ride control is recalling certain front strut mounts branded as gabriel ride control or arvinmeritor, p/nos. 142435, 142193, 142305, 142303, sold as replacement equipment for the vehicles listed above. the affected front strut mounts did not contain a weld joint between the bearing housing and the rate plate. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The absence of the weld can allow the strut to come out of its mounting position under certain extreme driving conditions which could cause damage to surrounding vehicle components increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Ride control will notify owners of record and replace the affected parts free of charge. the safety recall began on march 15, 2010. owners may contact ride control at 1-248-458-1396. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket gabriel ride control or arvinmeritor front strut mounts and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by general motors, nissan, or toyota.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 07/23/1996 | |||
| Ignition switch has no locking features to avoid pulling out key in any gear, turned off ignition while in drive, vehicle rolled, could cause an accident. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 04/19/1995 | |||
| Passenger compartment fire, unknown origin. tt | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 01/22/2010 | 1 | ||
| 1988 toyota corolla engine compartment caught fire while driving on the ohio turnpike. *kb ohio traffic crash report # 10-0051-91 updated letter 04/29/10 *bf | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 4 | |||
| Muffler had to be replaced at least 4 different times for having a hole in it. also, entire exhaust system had to be replaced. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 4 | |||
| Muffler had to be replaced at least 4 different times for having a hole in it. also, entire exhaust system had to be replaced. *ak | |||
| 4 | |||
| Muffler has been replaced four times within 85,000 miles. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| When accelerating around a banking turn the force of the turn leaves the vehicle without fuel, causing the vehicle to stall. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 03/20/1995 | 1 | ||
| Rubber fuel hose leak caused engine fire. | |||
| 03/20/1995 | 0 | ||
| Fuel hose leak caused engine fire. *dh | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 12/25/1999 | |||
| Driving on turnpike 60mph heard a noise like an explosion. vehicle skidded, finally came to a complete stop. contact dealer they explained it was a transmission problem. *ak | |||
| 12/25/1999 | 1 | 05/01/1988 | |
| While driving on turnpike 60mph heard a noise like an explosion. vehicle skidded then came to a stop. contact dealer, found that the differential had exploded into the transmission. *ak *ml | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | |||
| 12/25/1999 | 1 | 05/01/1988 | |
| While driving on turnpike 60mph heard a noise like an explosion. vehicle skidded then came to a stop. contact dealer, found that the differential had exploded into the transmission. *ak *ml | |||
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| The release button had gotten jammed,not allowing the driver to get free of seatbelt. dealer has seen vehicle and said seat belt needs replacing. *ak | |||
| 11/15/1996 | |||
| Passive restraints: driving approximately 5mph, rear ended a vehicle and both seat belts broke. the buckle stayed locked but the male part broke. feels that dealer should repair because it is a safety feature. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT | |||
| 02/01/2005 | 65000 | 1 | 03/01/2000 |
| Dt: 88 toyota, safety belt plastic cover came off on drivers' side ,and when clipped it won't come off unless consumer jabbed a sharp object into it to get it to open. ( it takes about 2 minutes). *ak *sb *nm | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 02/06/1997 | |||
| Vehicle had come to a stop and another vehicle hit consumer from the rear. once that happened the seat broke. also, the seat belt did not hold the driver in place. the driver seat and seat belt broke which allowed driver to go into the steering wheel. *ak | |||
| 06/10/1994 | 1 | ||
| The drivers side and front passenger plastic cover of the seat belt below the buckle is crackng. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 09/03/1995 | |||
| Drivers shoulder belt did not retract into housing. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||
| 1 | |||
| Upper part of shoulder restraint not adjustable, slides across the neck. | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 10/14/1998 | 1 | 03/01/1988 | |
| Sitting at stop light and was hit from behind. upon impact, seat broke and neck rest broke. the vehicle was in neutral, and foot was on brake pedal when this happened. vehicle was pushed into an intersection. *ak | |||
| 02/06/1997 | |||
| Vehicle had come to a stop and another vehicle hit consumer from the rear. once that happened the seat broke. also, the seat belt did not hold the driver in place. the driver seat and seat belt broke which allowed driver to go into the steering wheel. *ak | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - HEAD RESTRAINT | |||
| 10/14/1998 | 1 | 03/01/1988 | |
| Sitting at stop light and was hit from behind. upon impact, seat broke and neck rest broke. the vehicle was in neutral, and foot was on brake pedal when this happened. vehicle was pushed into an intersection. *ak | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | |||
| 01/02/1989 | 1 | ||
| Seat back collapsed, causing loss of control/accident. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 01/05/2000 | 3 | 01/01/1999 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
| 09/19/1995 | |||
| Reduced power steering assist upon first starting the vehicle. tt | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - BUMPERS | |||
| 08/10/1998 | 1 | 07/01/1992 | |
| Bumper failed to protect vehicle and consumer's during vehicle collision resulting in injuries due to design. | |||
| 08/10/1998 | 1 | 07/01/1992 | |
| Bumper failed to protect during a low speed (25mph) crash causing rear end damage. | |||
| 08/10/1998 | 1 | 06/06/1992 | |
| Rear bumper failed to protect vehicle in 25 mph rear end collision. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 07/01/1995 | 2 | 04/01/1988 | |
| Sudden acceleration experienced twice resulting in two collisions. | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 1 | |||
| Windshield wipers skip across windshield. | |||