Model year record

1988 Toyota Corolla

No recall campaigns on file for this model year. 33 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

No recall campaigns on file for this model year.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Structure: body: bumpers3
Electrical system: ignition: switch2
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe2
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings2
Power train: automatic transmission2
Seat belts2
Seat belts: front: anchorage2
Seats2
Electrical system: wiring1
Engine1
Engine and engine cooling1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1
Fuel system, gasoline1
Fuel/propulsion system1
Power train: driveline: differential unit1
Seat belts: front165,000 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor1
Seat belts: front: webbing1
Seats: front assembly: head restraint1
Seats: front assembly: recliner1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components1
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1
Vehicle speed control1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1

The 1987 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. The 1989 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.