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1988 Toyota Corolla

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 28 MPG.

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Fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionFuelCityHighwayCombinedCO2 g/mi
1.6L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 23 28 25 355
1.6L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 23 31 26 342
1.6L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 26 32 28 317
1.6L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 22 27 24 370

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 10E002000

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.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

33 complaints filed by owners for this model year (7 involving a crash, 3 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Seat Belts 7 Seats 4 Engine And Engine Cooling 4

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 1988 Toyota Corolla?

EPA figures for the 1988 Toyota Corolla reach 28 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1988 Toyota Corolla?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 1988 Toyota Corolla. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 1988 Toyota Corolla?

Owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA for the 1988 Toyota Corolla, most often about: Seat Belts, Seats, Engine And Engine Cooling. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.