1988 Renault Medallion Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 20%of 10 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electrical system of the 1988 Renault Medallion, 20% of the 10 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 2001-03Related recalls
- 91V037000Mar 4, 1991Fuse block wiring terminals may not adequately clamp the positive electrical connection of heater blower motor fuse blades.Covers: Renault Medallion 1988–1989
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 2 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1988 Renault Medallion
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1988 Renault Medallion
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology