1988 Toyota Corolla Deluxe Sedan
All photo credits
- Photo: 1987 Toyota Corolla sedan 1.6 XL front by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Toyota Corolla (14855789857) by Rutger van der Maar from Leiden, The Netherlands, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1992 Toyota Corolla (side view) (48419578466) by Matthew Paul Argall from Australia, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1987 Toyota Corolla sedan 1.6 XL rear by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1988 Toyota Corolla hatchback- interior (49482297958) by Jones028 from Hong Kong, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1988 Toyota Corolla Deluxe Sedan is a 95-hp 1.6-liter sedan with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $9,308 MSRP and is rated at 28 mpg combined.
It makes 95 horsepower at 6,000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 26 mpg city and 32 mpg highway (28 mpg combined).
The Corolla measures 170.0 inches long on a 95.6-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,207 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $9,308 ($25,571 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 4A-F, 1.6L DOHC, carbureted |
| Displacement | 1.6 L |
| Horsepower | 95 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 16-valve, narrow (22.3-deg) valve angle |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual (3-speed or 4-speed automatic optional) |
| 1st Gear | 3.545 |
| 2nd Gear | 1.904 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.31 |
| 4th Gear | 0.969 |
| 5th Gear | 0.815 |
| Reverse | 3.25 |
| Final Drive | 3.722 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 26 MPG |
| Highway | 32 MPG |
| Combined | 28 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 13 gal |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 170 in |
| Width | 65 in |
| Height | 52 in |
| Wheelbase | 95.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,207 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38 in |
| Headroom Rear | 36 in |
| Legroom Front | 40 in |
| Legroom Rear | 31 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 53 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 52 in |
| Hip Room Front | 49 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 49 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1988 Toyota Corolla Deluxe Sedan 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 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
| Seat Belts | 7 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 |
| Fuel System | 3 |
| Gasoline | 3 |
| Seats | 3 |
| Structure | 3 |
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.