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.
1988-1989 · 2 model years
Renault Medallion Problems by year
Owners have filed 12 complaints about the Renault Medallion across 2 model years, and it has 3 recalls. The 1988 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (11). The most reported problem area is the visibility & wipers, followed by the engine & cooling.
- Complaints
- 12
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Medallion complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common Medallion problems
Renault Medallion recalls 3
Fuse block wiring terminals may not adequately clamp the positive electrical connection of heater blower motor fuse blades.
Loss of retention of an integral over-travel spring on throttle cable could cause spring dislocation.
Latest Medallion complaints
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
Recall repair of the heater core not done because no parts available.
A/C FAILED DUE TO HOLE IN THE CONDENSOR.
Heater core fluid bypass valve failed causing damage to heater core prior to recall notice.
Recall97v226000, heater core; consequence of defect exists after the recall was performed. Dealer says it has nothing to do with recall. *Ak
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. *Ak
Questions about the Renault Medallion
Which Renault Medallion years have the most problems?
What are the most common Renault Medallion problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the visibility & wipers (4), engine & cooling (3), electrical system (2) most often.
How many recalls does the Renault Medallion have?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls across all Renault Medallion model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data