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1988 Eagle MedallionProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 1988 Eagle Medallion, most often about the visibility. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints41 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem2Visibility

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 1, 1999. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1988 Eagle Medallion has problems

4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Visibility20
Engine and engine cooling11
Exterior lighting10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

1988 Eagle Medallion recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system

Recall 97V-226 · Dec 9, 1997 · 32,000 vehicles

Risk. FAILURE WILL ALLOW THE DISCHARGE OF COOLING SYSTEM STEAM INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT, CAUSING REDUCED DRIVER VISIBILITY.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core

Recall 88V-087 · May 31, 1988 · 240,000 vehicles

Risk. THE BUILDUP OF PRESSURE MAY CAUSE HEATER CORE TO RUPTUREAND DISCHARGE HOT COOLANT AND STEAM IN THE PROXIMITY OF THE DRIVERS LEGS.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Eagle.

Best & worst years

1988 vs. every other Medallion year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Medallion median. How we score

'88'89
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1988 Eagle Medallion, and the recalls they led to.

  1. LATCHES FAIL TO HOLD DOORPE91024 · closed Mar 6, 1991
    No recall

Own a 1988 Medallion?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.