1988 Toyota 4Runner SR5 5MT
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All photo credits
- Photo: 1985 Toyota 4Runner, canopy off (front left) by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1987 Toyota 4Runner SR5 in Light Green Metallic, Front Right, 07-03-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1st Toyota 4Runner by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1985 Toyota 4Runner, canopy off (rear left) by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1987 Toyota 4Runner SR5 in Light Green Metallic, Rear Left, 07-03-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1988 Toyota 4Runner SR5 5MT is a 116-hp 2.4-liter inline-4 SUV with a 5-speed manual and four-wheel drive. It starts at $15,028 MSRP and is rated at 19 mpg combined.
It makes 116 horsepower at 4,800 rpm and 140 lb-ft of torque at 2800 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 20 mpg highway (19 mpg combined).
The 4Runner measures 174.8 inches long on a 103.0-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $15,028 ($41,286 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 22R-E 2.4L SOHC inline-4, fuel injected, naturally aspirated |
| Displacement | 2.4 L |
| Horsepower | 116 hp @ 4,800 rpm |
| Torque | 140 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 8-valve |
| Bore and Stroke | 92 x 89 |
| Injection Type | Electronic fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | 4WD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Final Drive | 4.1 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 17 MPG |
| Highway | 20 MPG |
| Combined | 19 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 17.2 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Hi-Trac independent front suspension, torsion bar, upper/lower A-arms, stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Live rear axle, leaf springs with staggered hydraulic shock absorbers |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | Yes |
| Turning Diameter | 37.4 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | Drum |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Tires Front | P225/75R15 |
| Tires Rear | P225/75R15 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 174.8 in |
| Width | 66.5 in |
| Height | 66.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 103 in |
| Front Track | 56.3 in |
| Rear Track | 55.5 in |
| Ground Clearance | 10.6 in |
| Approach Angle | 37° |
| Departure Angle | 22.5° |
| Cargo Volume | 80.9 ft³ |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.2 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.8 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.5 in |
| Legroom Rear | 34.3 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1988 Toyota 4Runner SR5 5MT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1988 Toyota 4RUNNER. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Feb 16, 1988 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
IMPROPER ROUTING OF THE FUEL HOSE COULD CAUSE SOME FUEL HOSES TO HAVE INADEQUATE CLEARANCE TO THE EGR PIPE.
Consequence: HEAT FROM THE EGR COULD CAUSE THE HOSE TO CRACK ANDRESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE.
Remedy: REROUTE FUEL HOSE TO ENSURE PROPER CLEARANCE AND REPLACE HOSE, IF NECESSARY.
NHTSA campaign 88V019000
9 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1988 Toyota 4RUNNER
Owner Complaints
9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1988 Toyota 4RUNNER (1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Tires | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1988 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.