1988 TOYOTA CELICA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
10
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1988 TOYOTA CELICA
The 1988 TOYOTA CELICA has received a total of 10 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical Systemstarter Assembly (1 complaint), Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (1 complaint), and Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1988 TOYOTA CELICA
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1988 TOYOTA CELICA, potentially affecting up to 12,657 vehicles.
Recall 10E002000 — SUSPENSION
| 12,657 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: 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.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1988 TOYOTA CELICA
10 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1988 TOYOTA CELICA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemstarter Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontretractor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfront | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I CURRENTLY OWN AN 87 AND 88 TOYOTA CELICAS AND BOTH HEATERS DO NOT WORK. *AK
ENGINE PROBLEM AFTER WARM UP SHIFTING FROM 1ST TO 2ND GRINDING LIKE THE GEARS ARE NOT MESHING CORRECTLY. SO TRY AND SKIP 2ND WHILE DRIVING.
ENGINE PROBLEM AFTER WARM UP SHIFTING FROM 1ST TO 2ND GRINDING LIKE THE GEARS ARE NOT MESHING CORRECTLY. SO TRY AND SKIP 2ND WHILE DRIVING.
RING GEAR BEHIND THE STARTER TEETH STARTED SLIPPING, WHICH MADE LOUD NOISES, DEALER NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, MECHANIC DID REPAIR WORK, CONSUMER HAD TO PAY EXPENSES TO GET REPAIRS. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
MUFFLER FAILED.
Safety Rating for the 1988 TOYOTA CELICA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1988 TOYOTA CELICA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1988 TOYOTA CELICA
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1988 TOYOTA CELICA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the TOYOTA CELICA
- 1983 TOYOTA CELICA — 3 complaints
- 1984 TOYOTA CELICA — 3 complaints
- 1985 TOYOTA CELICA — 9 complaints
- 1986 TOYOTA CELICA — 9 complaints
- 1987 TOYOTA CELICA — 6 complaints
- 1988 TOYOTA CELICA (current)
- 1989 TOYOTA CELICA — 16 complaints
- 1990 TOYOTA CELICA — 34 complaints
- 1991 TOYOTA CELICA — 35 complaints
- 1992 TOYOTA CELICA — 24 complaints
- 1993 TOYOTA CELICA — 18 complaints
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