The 1988 4Runner left Toyota with the 3.0L V6 (3VZ-E) under the hood and a short list of trim and transmission combinations, and this factory service and repair manual is tied to that exact build, so every specification in it is the one Toyota published for this truck rather than a figure carried across from an adjacent model year.
Engines
- 3.0L 2958CC V6 GAS SOHC Naturally Aspirated
Trims
- Base, Automatic
- Base, Standard
- SR5, Automatic
- SR5, Standard
Known issues on the 1988 4Runner. One recall is on federal record for this model year. It covers the gasoline fuel system delivery hoses, lines, piping and fittings: improper routing of the fuel hose could cause some fuel hoses to have inadequate clearance to the EGR pipe, and heat from the EGR could cause the hose to crack and result in fuel leakage. Owners have filed 12 complaints against the 1988 4Runner and Toyota has issued 9 technical service bulletins.
Whether you are chasing fuel leakage back to a cracked hose near the EGR pipe or setting a Base or SR5 back to spec after a repair, it keeps you on the Toyota procedure written for this 1988 4Runner.
IMPROPER ROUTING OF THE FUEL HOSE COULD CAUSE SOME FUEL HOSES TO HAVE INADEQUATE CLEARANCE TO THE EGR PIPE.
HEAT FROM THE EGR COULD CAUSE THE HOSE TO CRACK ANDRESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE.
REROUTE FUEL HOSE TO ENSURE PROPER CLEARANCE AND REPLACE HOSE, IF NECESSARY.
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
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
Product general information.
Replacement vin plates.
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
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 af
TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 07, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0032-20. Replacement Certification Labels and VIN Plates
Dealer Package: 12/18/2018 The Program Details section has been updated. SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT FOR 1988 - EARLY 1990 TRUCK & 4RUNNER WITH 3VZ?E V6 ENGINES AND SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN (V06) FOR 1990 - EARLY 1995 TRUCK, 4RUNNER & T100 WI
Showing the 8 most recent of 23 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
BUMPER IS LOCATED TOO HIGH CAUSING DAMAGE DURING A COLLISION; SEAT BELT UNLATCHED IN ACCIDENT.
WHEN USING HIGH BEAMS OR TURN SIGNALS HEADLIGHTS WILL TURN OFF. CONSUMER MUST WIGGLE/TOGGLE SWITCH FOR HEADLIGHTS TO TU
TREAD SEPARATION ON LEFT REAR TIRE. *AK( DOT NUMBER: VOYTAXC124 TIRE SIZE: 3211.5015 )
TREAD SEPARATION ON LEFT REAR TIRE. *AK( DOT NUMBER: VOYTAXC124 TIRE SIZE: 3211.5015 )
WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH, VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER
Showing the 5 most serious of 10 complaints filed with NHTSA.
