1988 Toyota Celica

$19,995
from
1
listings
$20K–$20K
price range
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Low$19,995
High$19,995
From$19,995
Avg Mileage75,000 mi
Fresh

Sourced from 1 dealer listings in the latest market snapshot as of

1988 Toyota Celica Trims

All Trims Combined
From$19,995
$20K–$20K
1 listings75,000 avg miles
GT
From$1,500
32 listings|$2K–$25K

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Toyota Celica Safety & Reliability

Low Concern

With 0 recalls and 9 complaints, the 1988 Toyota Celica rates as low on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

0
Recalls
9
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 1988 Toyota Celica's biggest weak point? SEAT BELTS. It leads 9 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Seat Belts2
02Visibility1
03Engine And Engine Cooling,equipment1
04Electrical System1
05Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
9 total across 1 model years (1988–1988)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Toyota Celica Fuel Economy

19–25mpg combined
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17-23city
·
24-29hwy
·
$2,700-$4,300/yr

Fuel economy for the 1988 Toyota Celica ranges from 19 to 25 MPG combined across 7 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim
Celica - Manual 5-spd
25mpg
2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
23 city29 hwy~$2,700/yr-1/10 Poor
Celica Convertible - Automatic 4-spd
25mpg
2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
22 city29 hwy~$2,700/yr-1/10 Poor
Celica Convertible - Manual 5-spd
25mpg
2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
23 city29 hwy~$2,700/yr-1/10 Poor
Celica - Automatic 4-spd
22mpg
2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
19 city26 hwy~$3,050/yr-1/10 Poor
Celica - Manual 5-spd
19mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
17 city24 hwy~$4,300/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 1988 Toyota Celica

19States

The biggest cluster of inventory is in California (15%), but the remaining listings are spread across 18 other states nationwide.

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 1988.

Buying a 1988 Toyota Celica?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 1988 Toyota Celica a good car to buy?

The 1988 Toyota Celica has 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue area is seat belts, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

What's the gas mileage of the 1988 Toyota Celica?

Fuel economy ranges from 19 to 25 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $663 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 1988 Toyota Celica?

SEAT BELTS is the number-one complaint area for the 1988 Toyota Celica, based on 9 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.

How does the 1988 compare to other Toyota Celica years?

Pricing, reliability, and supply vary across Toyota Celica model years. Visit the Toyota Celica buyer's guide to compare year-over-year.

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