Renault Medallion Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the Renault Medallion (1988–1988) that have at least 5 complaints. 1988 has the most, with 10. Across all years, the part named most often is visibility (4 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All Medallion model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 10 | — | 3 | 0 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)4 25%
- Engine cooling4 25%
- Transmission and drivetrain3 19%
- Exterior lighting2 13%
- Electrical system2 13%
- Equipment1 6.3%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
1988: “The ignition switch was improperly mounted causing the ignition feed wire switch to twist from the motion of the steering wheel, as a result the wire gradually rubbed bare on the steering column and shorted out causing a sudden loss of power while the consumer was driving. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #560303, filed 2001-03Other Renault models
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology