1988 Toyota Tercel WagonToyota Tercel Wagon 1988

Vehicle Details: Recalls, Fuel Economy, Emissions, Crash Tests, Investigations, Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins

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Below you will find all available information on the 1988 Toyota Tercel Wagon.
The vehicle is described as a Front-Wheel Drive Subcompact Cars Station Wagon (excluding van and truck based).

ManufacturerKnown WMI(s)Fuel Type
ToyotaRegular
City MPGHighway MPGCO2 emissions
21 - 26 MPG23 - 33 MPG306.44 - 403.95 g/mile
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Frequently Asked Questions
  • What is the MPG of a 1988 Toyota Tercel Wagon?
     - The 1988 Toyota Tercel Wagon has an EPA estimated city efficiency of 21 - 26 MPG and an estimated highway efficiency of 23 - 33 MPG.
  • What is the fuse box diagram for the 1988 Toyota Tercel Wagon?
     - Fuse box diagrams for the 1988 Toyota Tercel Wagon can be found here
  • What is the annual fuel cost for the 1988 Toyota Tercel Wagon?
     - EPA estimated annual fuel cost for the 1988 Toyota Tercel Wagon is $2100.
  • Are there recalls for the 1988 Toyota Tercel Wagon?
     - There are 3 recall(s) for the 1988 Toyota Tercel Wagon, additional information is below.
  • How much does the 1988 Toyota Tercel Wagon weigh?
     - The 1988 Toyota Tercel Wagon is listed to weigh 1120 lbs.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
  • Recall 71914 [USA]: A leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard.

  • Recall 22694 [USA]: The interference with the headlamp housing caused byother than koito brand lamp bulbs does not comply with fmvss 108, "lamps,reflective devices, and associated equipment."

  • Recall 1992086 [Canada]: Lights and instruments

To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

NHTSA Submitted Mechanical & Emissions Details
  • Automatic 3-spd Front-Wheel Drive Tercel

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders4
    Engine displacement in liters1.5
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(FFS)
    TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-750
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 111.4427
    City mpg for fuel type 1,24
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,26
    Engine cylinders4
    Engine displacement in liters1.5
    Drive axle typeFront-Wheel Drive
    EPA model type index57006
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(FFS)
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)2100
    Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable)Regular
    Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel.Regular Gasoline
    Highway mpg for fuel type 1,29
    Hatchback luggage volume (cubic feet)13
    Hatchback passenger volume (cubic feet)80
    Vehicle record id4351
    2 door luggage volume (cubic feet)11
    Model name (carline)Tercel
    Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicleN
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    2-door passenger volume (cubic feet)78
    TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 131.0
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 141.0256
    EPA vehicle size classSubcompact Cars
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-750
    Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
    Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
  • Manual 4-spd Front-Wheel Drive Tercel

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders4
    Engine displacement in liters1.5
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(FFS)
    TransmissionManual 4-spd
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline500
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 110.259
    City mpg for fuel type 1,26
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,29
    Engine cylinders4
    Engine displacement in liters1.5
    Drive axle typeFront-Wheel Drive
    EPA model type index57005
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(FFS)
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)1850
    Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable)Regular
    Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel.Regular Gasoline
    Highway mpg for fuel type 1,32
    Hatchback luggage volume (cubic feet)13
    Hatchback passenger volume (cubic feet)80
    Vehicle record id4352
    2 door luggage volume (cubic feet)11
    Model name (carline)Tercel
    Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicleN
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    2-door passenger volume (cubic feet)78
    TransmissionManual 4-spd
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 134.0
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 144.8718
    EPA vehicle size classSubcompact Cars
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline500
    Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
    Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
  • Manual 5-spd Front-Wheel Drive Tercel

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders4
    Engine displacement in liters1.5
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(FFS)
    TransmissionManual 5-spd
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline500
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 110.259
    City mpg for fuel type 1,26
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,29
    Engine cylinders4
    Engine displacement in liters1.5
    Drive axle typeFront-Wheel Drive
    EPA model type index57005
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(FFS)
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)1850
    Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable)Regular
    Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel.Regular Gasoline
    Highway mpg for fuel type 1,33
    Hatchback luggage volume (cubic feet)13
    Hatchback passenger volume (cubic feet)80
    Vehicle record id4353
    2 door luggage volume (cubic feet)11
    Model name (carline)Tercel
    Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicleY
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    2-door passenger volume (cubic feet)78
    TransmissionManual 5-spd
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 134.0
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 147.0
    EPA vehicle size classSubcompact Cars
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline500
    Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
    Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
  • Automatic 3-spd 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Tercel Wagon

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders4
    Engine displacement in liters1.5
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(FFS)
    TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-2500
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 113.5232
    City mpg for fuel type 1,21
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,22
    Engine cylinders4
    Engine displacement in liters1.5
    Drive axle type4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
    EPA model type index57010
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(FFS)
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)2450
    Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable)Regular
    Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel.Regular Gasoline
    Highway mpg for fuel type 1,23
    Vehicle record id4710
    4 door luggage volume (cubic feet)27
    Model name (carline)Tercel Wagon
    Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicleN
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    4-door passenger volume (cubic feet)90
    TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 127.0
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 132.0
    EPA vehicle size classSmall Station Wagons
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-2500
    Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
    Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
  • Manual 5-spd 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Tercel Wagon

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders4
    Engine displacement in liters1.5
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(FFS)
    TransmissionManual 5-spd
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-1000
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 111.9004
    City mpg for fuel type 1,23
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,25
    Engine cylinders4
    Engine displacement in liters1.5
    Drive axle type4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
    EPA model type index57010
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(FFS)
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)2150
    Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable)Regular
    Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel.Regular Gasoline
    Highway mpg for fuel type 1,28
    Vehicle record id4711
    4 door luggage volume (cubic feet)27
    Model name (carline)Tercel Wagon
    Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicleN
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    4-door passenger volume (cubic feet)90
    TransmissionManual 5-spd
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 128.8889
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 139.0
    EPA vehicle size classSmall Station Wagons
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-1000
    Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
    Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
Bulletins

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

  • TSB003220 - EQUIPMENT: Tsb: replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and vin plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2023 model year vehicles may be available provided the re
  • Toyota Safety Re - EQUIPMENT: Toyota safety recall and service campaign - technician certification requirements 4.14.2022
  • Toyota PRO19-02 - TIRES: Pol: this consolidated tire warranty guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by toyota. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any custom
  • T-PG007-01 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : Replacement vin plates.
  • T-PG002-91 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : Product general information.
  • T-SB-0032-20 Rev - EQUIPMENT: Tsb: replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and vin plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2021 model year vehicles may be available provided the re
  • T-SB-0304-17 Obs - EQUIPMENT: Tsb: obsolete notice april 07, 2020: this bulletin is now obsolete. Please see t-sb-0032-20. Replacement certification labels and vin plates
  • T-SB-0032-20 - EQUIPMENT: Tsb: supersession notice the information contained in this bulletin supersedes service bulletin nos. Pg021-88, pg015-89, pg0015-90, pg002-91, pg002-93, pg005-97, pg007-01, pg007-07, pg006-01, pg004-97, t-sb-0144-08, and t-sb-0304-17. The a
  • T-CP-N04-0144-W_ - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS: Dealer letter: toyota will initiate a special service campaign to inform certain tercel owners of the need to use only koito brand replacement headlamp bulbs. The original equipment headlamp bulbs in these vehicles were all koito brand. The
  • TSB018217 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Tsb: supersession notice the information contained in this bulletin supersedes sb no. T-sb-0101-11. Applicability has been updated to include 2016 ? 2017 model year vehicles. Service bulletin no. T-sb-0101-11 is obsolete and any printed
  • Safety Recall an - EQUIPMENT: Update on technician certification requirements.
  • PG006-01-Obsolet - EQUIPMENT: Technical service bulletin: obsolete notice: july 31, 2018: this bulletin is now obsolete. Please see t-sb-0304-17.
  • PG004-97-Obsolet - EQUIPMENT: Technical service bulletin: obsolete notice: july 31, 2018: this bulletin is now obsolete. Please see t-sb-0304-17.
  • T-SB-0304-17_Rev - EQUIPMENT: Tsb: revision notice july 31, 2018 rev2: ? The supersession notice has been updated. January 11, 2018 rev1: ? The supersession notice has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Supersession notice
  • T-SB-0144-08_Obs - EQUIPMENT: Tsb: obsolete notice november 21, 2017: this bulletin is now obsolete. Please see t-sb-0304-17.
  • TS-BO030-01 Obso - VISIBILITY/WIPER (PWS): This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see t-sb-0185-13.
  • T-SB-0185-13 - VISIBILITY: The following procedures are recommended during routine maintenance or in the event of a customer concern for wiper performance.
  • T-SB-0304-17_Rev - EQUIPMENT: Tsb: supersession notice the information contained in this bulletin supersedes service bulletin nos. Pg021-88, pg015-89, pg0015-90, pg002-91, pg002-93, pg005-97, pg007-01, pg007-07, and t-sb-0144-08. Service bulletin nos. Pg021-88, pg015-89
  • T-SB-0304-17 - STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR : Tsb: vehicle replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and vin plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) may be available from toyota, provided the request meets one of the criteria lis
  • T-SB-0101-11 Rev - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Tsb: when servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or othe
  • T-SB-0101-11 Rev - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Tsb: when servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or othe
Known Recall Investigations
  • Broken stabilizer bar investigation # PE89134

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Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
CrashFireTowedInjuredDeathsFailure
Date
NoNoN NoneNone19951023

As a result of reoccurring electrical short, vehicle caught on fire.

NoNoN NoneNone19880730

Intermittent stalling.

NoNoN NoneNone

Carbon builds up in the vaccuum lines of the emissions system, causing vehicle to operate improperly, vehicle failed emission test 3 times. *ak

NoNoN NoneNone

Rear hatch leaks in rain/rear hatch gasket replaced four times. *ak

NoNoN NoneNone

Electrical fire.

NoNoN NoneNone

Known carburetor problems with the variable venturi carburetor in this model. Vehicle cuts off at speeds 58-62 mph. Automatically restarts when speed drops to approx. 56 mph.

NoNoN NoneNone

Lack of power, run-on, flat spots, will not go when engine is cold.

Latest VINs Decoded for this Manufacturer
VIN Year Model Manufactured In
JT2AL35W3J03083331988TercelTOYOTA CITY AICHI, JAPAN

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