Oldsmobile 88 recalls & problems by year
13 recalls and 801 owner complaints across 10 model years (1990–1999).
Most complaints1998164 complaints
Most recalls19992 recalls
Crashes reported58in owner complaints
Injuries reported784 deaths
| Year | NHTSA stars | EPA mpg | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | — | — | 2 | 77 |
| 1998 | — | — | 1 | 164 |
| 1997 | — | — | 0 | 101 |
| 1996 | — | — | 2 | 92 |
| 1995 | — | — | 1 | 117 |
| 1994 | — | — | 1 | 63 |
| 1993 | — | — | 1 | 74 |
| 1992 | — | — | 1 | 73 |
| 1991 | — | — | 2 | 16 |
| 1990 | — | — | 2 | 24 |
Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.
Most-reported problem areas, all years
- Engine and engine cooling — 241 complaints
- Service brakes, hydraulic — 152 complaints
- Electrical system — 106 complaints
- Power train — 81 complaints
- Air bags — 70 complaints
- Fuel system, gasoline — 56 complaints
- Seat belts — 42 complaints
- Steering — 41 complaints