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1988 Pontiac LeMans 2dr Hatchback

The 1988 Pontiac LeMans 2dr Hatchback is a 1.6-liter inline-4 hatchback with an automatic 3-speed and front-wheel drive. It starts at $7,615 MSRP and is rated at 26 mpg combined.

EPA fuel-economy estimates are 23 mpg city and 29 mpg highway (26 mpg combined).

The LeMans measures 163.0 inches long on a 99.2-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,094 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeHatchback
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$7,615 ($20,920 *)
Engine
Engine Type1.6L I4
Displacement1.6 L
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
TransmissionAutomatic 3-speed
Fuel Economy
City23 MPG
Highway29 MPG
Combined26 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular Gasoline
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front13-in. steel
Wheels Rear13-in. steel
Dimensions & Weight
Length163 in
Width65 in
Height53 in
Wheelbase99.2 in
Curb Weight2,094 lbs
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

4 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1988 Pontiac LEMANS. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

May 19, 2006 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

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 APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.

Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

NHTSA campaign 06E043000

Sep 21, 1993 · SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

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

Consequence: THE BUCKLE MALFUNCTION WOULD PREVENT THE USE OF THESAFETY BELT SYSTEM, PLACING THE FRONT SEAT OCCUPANT IN INCREASED RISK OF INJURYIN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.

Remedy: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLES.

NHTSA campaign 93V154000

Oct 18, 1988 · SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

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

Consequence: IN EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR COLLISION, SEAT BELT COULDRELEASE, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO OCCUPANTS.

Remedy: REPLACE SEAT BELT BUCKLES.

NHTSA campaign 88V163000

Jun 14, 1988 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

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

Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION IMPACT, FUEL SPILLAGE INEXCESS OF AMOUNT ALLOWED BY FMVSS 301 COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy: REPLACE FUEL FILLER NECK ASSEMBLY.

NHTSA campaign 88V094000

13 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1988 Pontiac LEMANS

Owner Complaints

13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1988 Pontiac LEMANS (2 mention a crash, 3 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Seat Belts6
Suspension2
Electrical System1
Equipment1
Fuel System1
Gasoline1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Oct 24, 2002 · Steering 1 injury
“FINGERS BENT AND TWISTED INDEX AND MIDDLE FINGERS ARE BENT AND TWISTED TOWARDS THE BABY FINGERS. THUNBS ARE BENT OUTWARD AWAY FROM HANDS. HANDS ARE PAINFUL. BENDING AND TWISTING DOESN'T APPEAR AS…”
Apr 21, 1999 · Suspension
“WHILE DRIVING FRONT SPRINGS BROKE. THERE WAS NO WARNING. ONE SET BROKE WHILE ON CRUISE CONTROL. THE OTHER SET BROKE WHILE WAITING AT A STOP LIGHT. HAVE NOT TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER YET. *AK”
Dec 17, 1997 · Fuel System, Gasoline
“FUEL FILLER NECK LEAKED FUEL DUE TO IMPROPER WELDING PRIOR TO/AFTER RECALL. OWNER NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE (88V-094.000). *AK”
Sep 17, 1997 · Electrical System
“PLASTIC COMPONENTS IN THE DASHBOARD THAT CONTROL THE INTERIOR DASHBOARD LIGHTS MELTED AND STARTED TO BURN.”
Oct 1, 1996 · Seat Belts
“FAILURE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE SHOULDER BELT, THE SHOULDER BELT IS LOCKED IN PLACE. *AK”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1988 PONTIAC LEMANS. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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