Does the 1988 Renault Medallion have any recalls?

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: engine and engine cooling, electrical system, vehicle speed control. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

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

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Renault dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1988 Renault Medallion?

10 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1988 Renault Medallion recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1988 Renault Medallion. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Renault been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Renault dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1988 Renault Medallion recalls, newest first

December 9, 1997NHTSA 97V22600032,000 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system

Summary: 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.
Consequence: Failure will allow the discharge of cooling system steam into the passenger compartment, causing reduced driver visibility.
Remedy: Dealers will install a coolant temperature controlled heater core fluid bypass valve.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 4, 1991NHTSA 91V03700030,000 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers

Summary: Fuse block wiring terminals may not adequately clamp the positive electrical connection of heater blower motor fuse blades.
Consequence: This could increase electrical resistance that couldoverheat and ignite the fuse block and terminal wiring, resulting in aninstrument panel fire.
Remedy: Modify fuse block terminal to ensure adequate retention clamp load on heater blower fuse blades.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 9, 1990NHTSA 90V13800030,000 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle speed control

Summary: Loss of retention of an integral over-travel spring on throttle cable could cause spring dislocation.
Consequence: A dislocated spring can cause increased idle positionthrottle opening and higher than normal idle speed.
Remedy: Replace throttle cables with cables designed to provide positive retention of the over-travel spring.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the 1988 Renault Medallion with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Visibility › Defroster/defogger/HVAC system › Heater core4
Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Radiator assembly2
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline2
Exterior lighting › Headlights2
Electrical system › Ignition › Switch1

Other Renault Medallion years

Questions

Does the 1988 Renault Medallion have any recalls?: 3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: engine and engine cooling, electrical system, vehicle speed control. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1988 Renault Medallion recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Renault dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1988 Renault Medallion?: 10 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.