1988 TOYOTA TERCEL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
9
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1988 TOYOTA TERCEL
The 1988 TOYOTA TERCEL has received a total of 9 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Toyota Motor Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (4 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (2 complaints), and Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1988 TOYOTA TERCEL
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1988 TOYOTA TERCEL, potentially affecting up to 394,399 vehicles.
Recall 07E064000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 34,000 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMPS SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF CARTER, ACCUFLOW, NAPA, TRUFLOW, PARTS DEPO, AND PARTS MASTER, SHIPPED BETWEEN AUGUST 2006 AND JULY 2007 FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM IN CERTAIN PRODUCTION RUNS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED OR INADEQUATELY TESTED WHICH MAY CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO LEAK.
Consequence: A LEAKING FUEL PUMP COULD CREATE A VEHICLE FIRE HAZARD.
Remedy: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 248-354-7700.
View full details →Recall 92V111000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
| 360,399 vehicles affected
Defect: THERE CAN BE INTERFERENCE WITH THE HEADLAMP HOUSING IF HEADLAMP BULBS ARE REPLACED WITH ANY BRAND OTHER THAN KOITO BRAND BULBS.
Consequence: THE INTERFERENCE WITH THE HEADLAMP HOUSING CAUSED BYOTHER THAN KOITO BRAND LAMP BULBS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 108, "LAMPS,REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Remedy: TOYOTA DEALERS WILL PROVIDE A NEW KOITO BRAND BULB WITH NO CHARGE IF A NON-KOITO BRAND BULB IS NOW INSTALLED, OR SHOULD A HEADLAMP BULB BURN OUT IN THE FUTURE. "CAUTION LABELS" WILL ALSO BE PLACED ON EACH HEADLAMP HOUSING.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1988 TOYOTA TERCEL
9 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1988 TOYOTA TERCEL. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
VEHICLE FIRE DUE TO ELECTRICAL SHORT.
ELECTRICAL SHORT CAUSED VEHICLE FIRE.
LACK OF POWER, RUN-ON, FLAT SPOTS, WILL NOT GO WHEN ENGINE IS COLD.
AS A RESULT OF REOCCURRING ELECTRICAL SHORT, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE.
KNOWN CARBURETOR PROBLEMS WITH THE VARIABLE VENTURI CARBURETOR IN THIS MODEL. VEHICLE CUTS OFF AT SPEEDS 58-62 MPH. AUTOMATICALLY RESTARTS WHEN SPEED DROPS TO APPROX. 56 MPH.
Safety Rating for the 1988 TOYOTA TERCEL
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1988 TOYOTA TERCEL in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1988 TOYOTA TERCEL
Toyota Motor Corporation has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1988 TOYOTA TERCEL. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
T-CP-N04-0144-W_ — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Dealer Letter: Toyota will initiate a Special Service Campaign to inform certain Tercel owners of the need to use only Koito brand replacement headlamp bulbs. The original equipment headlamp bulbs in these vehicles were all Koito brand. The use of any brand of bulb other than Koito can cause the...
NHTSA Investigations for the 1988 TOYOTA TERCEL
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the TOYOTA TERCEL
- 1983 TOYOTA TERCEL — 9 complaints
- 1984 TOYOTA TERCEL — 12 complaints
- 1985 TOYOTA TERCEL — 5 complaints
- 1986 TOYOTA TERCEL — 8 complaints
- 1987 TOYOTA TERCEL — 15 complaints
- 1988 TOYOTA TERCEL (current)
- 1989 TOYOTA TERCEL — 32 complaints
- 1990 TOYOTA TERCEL — 23 complaints
- 1991 TOYOTA TERCEL — 18 complaints
- 1992 TOYOTA TERCEL — 27 complaints
- 1993 TOYOTA TERCEL — 50 complaints
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