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1988 Toyota VanProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1988 Toyota Van, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints22 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage170kEngine and engine cooling, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 22, 2007. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1988 Toyota Van has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine and engine cooling10
Seat belts11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1988 Toyota Van recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)

Recall 89V-089 · May 30, 1989 · 110,217 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD CAUSE ERRATIC STEERING, WHICH COULD RESULT INAN ACCIDENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Toyota.

Best & worst years

1988 vs. every other Van year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Van median. How we score

'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'94
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Van owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

1998 TOYOTA SIENNA ENGINE FAILED DUE TO "SLUDGE." UPON RESEARCHING THIS ISSUE, I HAVE FOUND THAT MANY OTHERS HAVE EXPERIENCED A SIMILAR FAILURE. THE INFORMATION IN REGARDS TO THIS PROBLEM WERE NEVER COMMUNICATED TO THE OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES. *TR
Complaint 10212546 · Dec 22, 2007 · 170,268 miles

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