Vehicle safety record

1988 Unknown Unknown Problems, complaints & recalls

Owners have filed 9 complaints about the 1988 Unknown Unknown with NHTSA, most often about the engine & cooling (3) and the body, doors & structure (2). Those complaints describe 1 fire. There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1987 has 4 and the 1989 has 5.

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78/100Safety Index

AFar fewer problems than a typical Unknown year, for its age

#82 most complained-about 1988 vehicle

Complaints: 9
Recalls: 0
Crashes: 0
Fires: 1
Injuries: 0
Deaths: 0

Most common 1988 Unknown Unknown problems

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No recalls for the 1988 Unknown Unknown

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1988 Unknown Unknown. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.

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9 complaints about the 1988 Unknown Unknown

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Wheels & tires

I have a 1988 ranger fisherman 17' boat on a ranger trail trailer. I bought it about 6 or 7 years ago. I replaced the old trailer tires with new carlisle st radials. They were st205/75/r14's. I use the boat once or twice a year. When it is not being used it is stored in a garage. On my recent fishing trip I had a blowout on the way to the lake. The tread came completely off of the tire, ruining my fiberglass fender on the trailer and ruining my boat cover. That wasn't bad enough apparently. On my way home...

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from the lake, the other tire started to vibrate. We pulled over to check it and we could see that the tire tread was starting to separate from the tire. Steel belt material was showing in a few places and it was losing air. Fortunately we got to a little safer spot to fix the second tire. We spent two hours getting the second one fixed (since I didn't have a spare anymore). None of us were hurt fortunately. I have the second tire in my possession. *Tr

Body, doors & structureEquipment & accessories

Tl*the contact owns a 1988 s hitch mfr w/adj.Ball m. The contact stated that the rear window is coming apart and causing a gap near the window seal. In 2004, the window failed and was replaced by a local dealer. Last week, the window became unglued from the hinge and fell off. The manufacturer stated that nothing could be done because the vehicle was not under warranty. The contact believes that the model name is the snugtop expo. The part number was unavailable. The consumer provided pictures of the vehicle. Updated 06/08/07 *tr

Engine & coolingFire

Vehicle began to have motor trouble and caught on fire. *Ph the consumer was driving on the ohio turnpike when he began to smell smoke, pulled over and viewed a fire underneath the vehicle. (Travelcraft motorhome) *sc

Fuel system

I bought a fuel pressure regulator in sandy, ut on 7-3-02 p/n 730-2367 for $29. *Ak

Electrical system

All attempts to research recalls and/or dealer=zero; will donate to kidney foundation.

BrakesEngine & cooling

I have been wanting to get rid of the car. But the odometer has been bothering me. I feel that we bought a new car with 206 miles on it, and we were actually sold a use dealer car with the miles turned back. I can send you a picture of the odometer. The car was manufactured 1987 we bought it nov 1988. The car was one year old with only 206 miles??? Within weeks we had a severe brake problem. Now that we look back at all the repairs we had we believe the miles have been turned back, because the repairs lasted...

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the normal milage. Timing belt 31,151- clutch, 34,211- water pump 39,459- oil leak finally stopped after they replaced the 'warped oil pan'(2000$ later). Please check into this matter. I will not sell the car until I hear back from your organization.

Engine & cooling

ENGINE STALLED 5 TIMES UPON STOPPING SUDDENLY.

Electrical system

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER HAS BEEN CHANGED 5 TIMES.

Body, doors & structure

RAFTERS WARPED.

Unknown Unknown: every year compared

'84 '85 '86 '87 9'88 '89 '90 '92 '93 '94 '95 '96 '97 '98 '99 '00 '01 '02 '03

Year	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Top problem	Grade
1992	11	1	1	Suspension	B
1990	10	0	1	Engine & cooling	A
1989	5	0	1	Wheels & tires	C
1988	9	0	1	Engine & cooling	A
1987	4	0	0	Brakes	A
1986	4	0	0	Brakes	C
1985	4	0	0	Seats & seat belts	A
1984	3	0	0	Electrical system	A

All Unknown years

Questions about the 1988 Unknown Unknown

Does the 1988 Unknown Unknown have any recalls?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1988 Unknown Unknown right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 1988 Unknown Unknown?

By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the engine & cooling (3), body, doors & structure (2), electrical system (2).

How many complaints has the 1988 Unknown Unknown had?

9 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on March 15, 1997 and the latest on September 3, 2008. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Is the 1988 Unknown Unknown a reliable vehicle?

Its Safety Index is 78 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Unknown Unknown year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.

Which Unknown Unknown years have the most complaints?

2000 (99), 1999 (98), 2003 (72). See every Unknown Unknown year compared.

What should I do if my 1988 Unknown Unknown has a problem?

If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked 14 hours ago. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data