1988 Renault Medallion Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

3 safety recalls on file

The 1988 Renault Medallion has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire.

The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (7 reports).

3Recalls
10Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Medallion?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1988 Renault Medallion recalls

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System

Recall 97V226Dec 9, 199732,000 vehicles affected

Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses And Circuit Breakers

Recall 91V037Mar 4, 199130,000 vehicles affected

Vehicle Speed Control

Recall 90V138Aug 9, 199030,000 vehicles affected

Most common 1988 Renault Medallion problems

Problem areas named in the 10 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Engine And Engine Cooling7
Visibility4
Power Train3
Exterior Lighting2
Electrical System2
Equipment1

What owners report

2001-04-25, Electrical 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
1998-11-27, Visibility
RECALL REPAIR OF THE HEATER CORE NOT DONE BECAUSE NO PARTS AVAILABLE.
1998-10-14, Visibility
HEATER CORE FLUID BYPASS VALVE FAILED CAUSING DAMAGE TO HEATER CORE PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE.
1998-10-05, Equipment
A/C FAILED DUE TO HOLE IN THE CONDENSOR.
1998-05-05, Visibility
RECALL97V226000, HEATER CORE; CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT EXISTS AFTER THE RECALL WAS PERFORMED. DEALER SAYS IT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH RECALL. *AK

1988 Renault Medallion questions

Does the 1988 Renault Medallion have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 1988 Renault Medallion: Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System; Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses And Circuit Breakers; Vehicle Speed Control. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1988 Renault Medallion?

Based on 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (7), Visibility (4), Power Train (3).

How do I check if a recall on my 1988 Renault Medallion has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.