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1988 Toyota Corolla AWD Deluxe Wagon

The 1988 Toyota Corolla AWD Deluxe Wagon is a 1.6-liter wagon with all-wheel drive. It starts at $11,258 MSRP.

The Corolla measures 172.0 inches long on a 95.7-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,690 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeWagon
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$11,258 ($30,929 *)
Engine
Engine Type4A-FE, 1.6L DOHC, fuel-injected
Displacement1.6 L
ValvetrainDOHC, 16-valve, narrow (22.3-deg) valve angle
Compression Ratio9.5:1
Drivetrain
Drive TypeAWD (Full-Time All-Trac)
Fuel Economy
Recommended FuelRegular Gasoline
Tank Capacity13 gal
Dimensions & Weight
Length172 in
Width65 in
Height56 in
Wheelbase95.7 in
Curb Weight2,690 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front40 in
Headroom Rear39 in
Legroom Front40 in
Legroom Rear31 in
Shoulder Room Front53 in
Shoulder Room Rear52 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

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 COROLLA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Feb 11, 2010 · SUSPENSION

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.

NHTSA campaign 10E002000

26 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1988 Toyota COROLLA

Owner Complaints

26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1988 Toyota COROLLA (5 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 5 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Seat Belts7
Engine And Engine Cooling3
Fuel System3
Gasoline3
Seats3
Structure3
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Mar 23, 2015 · Engine, Fuel/Propulsion System
“VEHICLE DOES NOT PASS COLORADO EMISSIONS DUE TO HIGH CO (CARBON MONOXIDE). VEHICLE IS AFFECTED BY TOYOTA SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGNS N03 & NA3 WHICH DIRECTLY ADDRESS THE ISSUE OF VEHICLE FAILING…”
Feb 18, 2010 · Engine And Engine Cooling Fire
“1988 TOYOTA COROLLA ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUGHT FIRE WHILE DRIVING ON THE OHIO TURNPIKE. *KB OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0051-91 UPDATED LETTER 04/29/10 *BF”
Jun 20, 2005 · Seat Belts
“DT: 88 TOYOTA, SAFETY BELT PLASTIC COVER CAME OFF ON DRIVERS' SIDE ,AND WHEN CLIPPED IT WON'T COME OFF UNLESS CONSUMER JABBED A SHARP OBJECT INTO IT TO GET IT TO OPEN. ( IT TAKES ABOUT 2 MINUTES). *AK…”
Jan 26, 2001 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
“NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK”
Mar 10, 2000 · Engine And Engine Cooling
“MUFFLER HAD TO BE REPLACED AT LEAST 4 DIFFERENT TIMES FOR HAVING A HOLE IN IT. ALSO, ENTIRE EXHAUST SYSTEM HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK”

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 COROLLA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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