Model year guide

1988 Jeep wrangler

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1988 Jeep wrangler is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.

1988 Jeep wrangler at a glance

Combined16 mpg

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1988 Jeep wrangler MPG & running costs

Combined16 mpg
City15 mpg
Highway18 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,867

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1988 Jeep wrangler costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$19,335
Fuel only$19,335
Per mile$0.26

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1988 Jeep wrangler trims & engines on record

Trims
Base · Sahara
Engines
4.2L 6-cyl · 2.5L 4-cyl

1988 Jeep wrangler vehicles on record

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1988 Jeep wrangler — frequently asked questions

Does the 1988 Jeep wrangler have any safety recalls?

Recall data for the 1988 Jeep wrangler is being refreshed — enter a VIN to check a specific car against official NHTSA records.

What gas mileage does the 1988 Jeep wrangler get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 1988 Jeep wrangler at about 16 mpg combined (15 city / 18 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.