Verdict · NHTSA data
Limited data — recalls on file
NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 1988 Classic Limousine — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 3 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.
0
NHTSA complaints
3
Recalls
0
Investigations
0
Crash-involved
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Defect
THE HIGH CENTER MOUNTED REAR STOP LAMP IS EITHER MISSING OR OBSTRUCTED; VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 108.
Consequence
VEHICLES WITH MISSING OR OBSTRUCTED CENTER HIGH MOUNTREAR STOP LIGHTS DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 108; AND MOTORISTS FOLLOWING THEVEHICLE WOULD NOT RECEIVE APPROPRIATE WARNING OF A STOP OR SLOW DOWN, WHICHCOULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REMOVE REAR WINDOW TINTING OR INSTALL MISSING CENTER HIGH MOUNT STOP LAMP.
Defect
THE TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS PLACARD CAN BE ABSENT OR FAIL TO CONFORM WITH FMVSS 110.
Consequence
CORRECT TIRE INFORMATION IS NECESSARY TO PREVENT OVERLOADING AND RIM PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE CONDTIONS OF TIRE DEFLATION.
Remedy
REPLACE OR INSTALL CORRECT TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS PLACARDS.
Defect
THE CERTIFICATION LABEL CAN BE ABSENT OR INCOMPLETE; THIS IS NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH 49 CFR 567.
Consequence
THE VEHICLE OWNERS WOULD NOT HAVE CORRECT INFORMATIONABOUT APPLICABLE FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS OR GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT.
Remedy
REPLACE OR INSTALL CORRECT LABEL OR TAG.
The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 1988 Classic Limousine. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.