Model year guide

1988 Toyota 4 Runner

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1988 Toyota 4 Runner is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

1988 Toyota 4 Runner at a glance

Safety recalls1
Combined15–19 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1988 Toyota 4 Runner recalls 1

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings NHTSA Campaign #88V019000 · 16/02/1988

IMPROPER ROUTING OF THE FUEL HOSE COULD CAUSE SOME FUEL HOSES TO HAVE INADEQUATE CLEARANCE TO THE EGR PIPE.

Fix: REROUTE FUEL HOSE TO ENSURE PROPER CLEARANCE AND REPLACE HOSE, IF NECESSARY.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

1988 Toyota 4 Runner MPG & running costs

Combined15–19 mpg
City15 mpg
Highway18 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,100
EPA size classSpecial Purpose Vehicles
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd or Manual 5-spd
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$8,500 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 4 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1988 Toyota 4 Runner costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$20,500
Fuel only$20,500
Per mile$0.27

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.

Dimensions & weight

Length
174.8 in
Width
66.5 in
Height
66.1 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in
Curb weight
3,748 lb

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 1988 Toyota 4 Runner. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

1988 Toyota 4 Runner vehicles on record

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1988 Toyota 4 Runner — frequently asked questions

Does the 1988 Toyota 4 Runner have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1988 Toyota 4 Runner. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 1988 Toyota 4 Runner get?

The 1988 Toyota 4 Runner has U.S. EPA estimates of 15–19 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (4 versions).

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