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1988 Toyota Pickup Standard Bed 4MT

The 1988 Toyota Pickup Standard Bed 4MT is a 100-hp 2.4-liter inline-4 with a 4-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $8,048 MSRP and is rated at 22 mpg combined.

It makes 100 horsepower at 4,800 rpm and 129 lb-ft of torque at 2400 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 21 mpg city and 25 mpg highway (22 mpg combined).

The Pickup measures 174.6 inches long on a 103.0-inch wheelbase.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypePickup
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$8,048 ($22,110 *)
Engine
Engine Type22R 2.4L SOHC inline-4, carbureted, naturally aspirated
Displacement2.4 L
Horsepower100 hp @ 4,800 rpm
Torque129 lb-ft @ 2400 rpm
ValvetrainSOHC, 8-valve
Bore and Stroke92.0 x 89.0 mm
Compression Ratio9.0:1
Injection TypeCarburetor
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRWD
Transmission
Transmission4-speed manual
Fuel Economy
City21 MPG
Highway25 MPG
Combined22 MPG
Recommended FuelUnleaded
Tank Capacity13.7 gal
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent, torsion bar, double wishbone
Rear SuspensionLive rear axle, leaf springs
Brakes
Front Brake DiscPower-assisted disc
Rear Brake DiscDrum
Dimensions & Weight
Length174.6 in
Width63.8 in
Wheelbase103 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 PICKUP. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Mar 23, 2006 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.

NHTSA campaign 06E026000

7 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1988 Toyota PICKUP

Owner Complaints

7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1988 Toyota PICKUP. See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Engine And Engine Cooling4
Seat Belts2
Tires1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Sep 8, 2001 · Engine And Engine Cooling
“NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK”
Feb 11, 2001 · Engine And Engine Cooling
“FACTORY DEFECTIVE ENGINE BLOCK. ENGINE BLOCK CRACKED INTERNALY CAUSING THE DRIVERS SIDE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET TO BLOW . FORCED OIL INTO THE RAIDIOR AND OUT ONTO THE BREAKING SYSTEM ON DRIVERS SIDE…”
Sep 20, 2000 · Tires
“TREAD BEGAN TO SEPARATE FROM TIRE (CRACK EXTENDS AROUND ENTIRE CIRCUMFRENCE OF TIRE).*AK( DOT NUMBER: W2 TIRE SIZE: P23575R15 )”
Aug 4, 2000 · Engine And Engine Cooling
“TOYOTA HAD A SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN FOR BLOWN HEAD GASKETS. *AK”
Aug 3, 1999 · Seat Belts
“TRY TO CLICK TO SEAT BELT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE.WAS NOT ABLE TO UNLATCH. HAD TO CLIMB OUT. THEN WITH MUCH FORCE PRIED IT OPEN.CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER. *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 PICKUP. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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