1988 Renault Medallion Problems
- Complaints
- 10filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 3campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1988 Renault Medallion (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 1988 Renault Medallion. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 4 complaints (40% of the total), followed by visibility (4) and transmission and drivetrain (3). Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine cooling4 40%
- Electrical system2 20%
- Exterior lighting2 20%
- Equipment1 10%
Example complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “Recall # 97v226000/chrysler heater core; dealer was not able to complete recall work because of bottle cap. Cap does not fit bottle and requires replacement which dealer states is not covered under recall notice.”
NHTSA complaint #822606, filed 1998-04Electrical system: “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 2001-03Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 97V226000Dec 9, 1997Engine and engine cooling › Cooling systemCovers: Renault Medallion 1988–1989, Eagle Medallion 1988–1989
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The heater core end cap can fail due to material strength deterioration occurring over time with exposure to high temperature engine cooling system fluid.
- 91V037000Mar 4, 1991Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakersCovers: Renault Medallion 1988–1989
Fuse block wiring terminals may not adequately clamp the positive electrical connection of heater blower motor fuse blades.
- 90V138000Aug 9, 1990Vehicle speed controlCovers: Renault Medallion 1988–1989
Loss of retention of an integral over-travel spring on throttle cable could cause spring dislocation.
Recall details for the 1988 Renault Medallion → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
NHTSA investigations
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1988 Renault Medallion.
Other model years of the Renault Medallion
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 10 | — | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Renault Medallion model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1988 Renault Medallion have?
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 1988 Renault Medallion as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1988 Renault Medallion is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 4 complaints (40% of the total), followed by visibility with 4.
Has the 1988 Renault Medallion been recalled?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.