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#BS-1988-RENMED-709E

1988 Renault Medallion

Based on reports from 19 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recalls

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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 19 complaints, 0 crashes, 2 fires, and 3 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System:heater CoreHIGH

4 owners reported visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system:heater core issues.

!Inspect the Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:radiator AssemblyMED

Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System:heater Core (4 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System:heater Core4 (21%)

Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:radiator Assembly2 (11%)

Exterior Lighting:headlights2 (11%)

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline2 (11%)

Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft1 (5%)

Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan1 (5%)

Power Train:automatic Transmission:park/neutral Start Interlock Switch1 (5%)

Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner1 (5%)

1988 Renault Medallion: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System:heater Core Issues

Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System:heater Core complaints account for 21% of all reports filed for the 1988 Renault Medallion, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.

Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:radiator Assembly Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:radiator Assembly complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 1988 Renault Medallion, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:cooling system:radiator assembly-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Exterior Lighting:headlights Issues

Exterior Lighting:headlights complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 1988 Renault Medallion, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to exterior lighting:headlights-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 1988 Renault Medallion, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

90V138000Dec 1990

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

LOSS OF RETENTION OF AN INTEGRAL OVER-TRAVEL SPRING ON THROTTLE CABLE COULD CAUSE SPRING DISLOCATION.

91V037000Nov 1991

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

FUSE BLOCK WIRING TERMINALS MAY NOT ADEQUATELY CLAMP THE POSITIVE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION OF HEATER BLOWER MOTOR FUSE BLADES.

97V226000Feb 1998

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 19 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Renault Medallion Model Years

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1988 Renault Medallion: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1988 Renault Medallion?

The most commonly reported issue with the 1988 Renault Medallion is related to the visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system:heater core, with 4 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 1988 Renault Medallion reliable?

The 1988 Renault Medallion has 19 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 2 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.

How much does it cost to fix 1988 Renault Medallion problems?

Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.

Does the 1988 Renault Medallion have any recalls?

Yes, the 1988 Renault Medallion has 3 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

What mileage do Renault Medallion problems start?

Mileage data is limited for this vehicle. The full report analyzes available data to identify failure patterns by mileage range.

What’s in the full report?

10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.

How is this different from free NHTSA data?

NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.

How is this different from Carfax?

Carfax is VIN-specific history ($45/report). BumperScan is model-level reliability intelligence — what problems this car is known for, what they cost, and whether you should buy it. Complementary, not competing.

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