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1988 Toyota Van Deluxe 5MT

The 1988 Toyota Van Deluxe 5MT is a 101-hp 2.2-liter inline-4 with a 5-speed manual overdrive and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $13,148 MSRP and is rated at 20 mpg combined.

It makes 101 horsepower at 4,400 rpm and 133 lb-ft of torque at 3000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 19 mpg city and 22 mpg highway (20 mpg combined).

The Van measures 175.8 inches long on a 88.0-inch wheelbase.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeVan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$13,148 ($36,121 *)
Engine
Engine Type4Y-EC, 2.2L OHV inline-4, EFI
Displacement2.2 L
Horsepower101 hp @ 4,400 rpm
Torque133 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm
ValvetrainOHV, 8-valve
Bore and Stroke91.0 x 86.0 mm
Injection TypeElectronic fuel injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRWD
Transmission
Transmission5-speed manual overdrive
Fuel Economy
City19 MPG
Highway22 MPG
Combined20 MPG
Recommended FuelUnleaded
Tank Capacity15.9 gal
Suspension
Front SuspensionDouble wishbone, upper torsion bar, gas-filled shocks, stabilizer bar
Rear Suspension4-link, coil springs, gas-filled shocks, stabilizer bar
Turning Diameter30.2 ft
Brakes
Front Brake DiscVentilated discs, power-assisted
Rear Brake DiscDrums, load-sensing proportioning valve
Dimensions & Weight
Length175.8 in
Width65.7 in
Height70.3 in
Wheelbase88 in
Front Track56.7 in
Rear Track54.3 in
Cargo Volume149 ft³
* 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 VAN. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

May 30, 1989 · STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

THE STEERING BEVEL GEAR ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE WATER CONTAMINATION WHICH COULD LEAD TO RUST/CORROSION.

Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE ERRATIC STEERING, WHICH COULD RESULT INAN ACCIDENT.

Remedy: REPLACE STEERING BEVEL GEAR ASSEMBLY; COVER LIQUID GASKET MATERIAL WITH IMPROVED MATERIAL.

NHTSA campaign 89V089000

2 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1988 Toyota VAN

Owner Complaints

2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1988 Toyota VAN (1 mention a crash, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Engine And Engine Cooling1
Seat Belts1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Dec 22, 2007 · Engine And Engine Cooling
“1998 TOYOTA SIENNA ENGINE FAILED DUE TO "SLUDGE." UPON RESEARCHING THIS ISSUE, I HAVE FOUND THAT MANY OTHERS HAVE EXPERIENCED A SIMILAR FAILURE. THE INFORMATION IN REGARDS TO THIS PROBLEM WERE NEVER…”
Jun 15, 1995 · Seat Belts Crash 1 injury
“DRIVER'S SHOULDER BELT FAILED TO HOLD DRIVER SECURE DURING ACCIDENT, RESULTING IN INJURY. *SKD”

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

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