Pontiac · 1988

1988 Pontiac Lemans

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 30 MPG.

The Pontiac LeMans is a model name applied to automobiles marketed by Pontiac. The name came from the French city of Le Mans, the site of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the world's oldest active sports car endurance race that was first held in 1923. Originally a trim upgrade package based on the Tempest, the LeMans became a separate model in 1963.

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Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
1.6L 4-cyl	Automatic 3-spd	Regular	23	29	26	342
1.6L 4-cyl	Manual 4-spd	Regular	26	35	29	306
1.6L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	27	36	30	296
2.0L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	21	27	24	370

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

4 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 88V094000

FUEL FILLER NECK MAY HAVE BEEN INCOMPLETELY WELDED, ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK FROM THE NECK ASSEMBLY.

Campaign 88V163000

SEAT BELT BUCKLES MAY NOT PROPERLY LATCH ALLOWING THE LATCH PLATE TO BE REMOVED FROM THE BUCKLE WITHOUT PRESSING THE RELEASE BUTTON.

Campaign 93V154000

THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES MAY NOT LATCH OR MAY NOT RELEASE DUE TO THE FRACTURE OF THE RED RELEASE PUSH BUTTON.

Campaign 06E043000

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS A

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

24 complaints filed by owners for this model year (2 involving a crash, 0 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Seat Belts 7 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 4 Suspension 3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 1988 Pontiac Lemans?

EPA figures for the 1988 Pontiac Lemans reach 30 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1988 Pontiac Lemans?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 1988 Pontiac Lemans. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 1988 Pontiac Lemans?

Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA for the 1988 Pontiac Lemans, most often about: Seat Belts, Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Suspension. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.