Model year guide

1988 Renault 5

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1988 Renault 5 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 10 on record.

1988 Renault 5 — representative photo
Representative photo

1988 Renault 5 at a glance

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Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1988 Renault 5 recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 1988 Renault 5.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

About the Renault 5

The Renault 5 is a supermini car produced by the French manufacturer Renault from 1972 to 1996 over two generations. It is a hatchback with either three or five doors and seating for five passengers. The first generation, which was made from 1972 to 1985, has a front mid-engine, front-wheel-drive layout. The second generation, which was produced from 1984 to 1996, has a front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

1988 Renault 5 vehicles on record

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1988 Renault 5 — frequently asked questions

Does the 1988 Renault 5 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 1988 Renault 5. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.