Oldsmobile 88 years to avoid
No model year of the Oldsmobile 88 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Oldsmobile 88 years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Oldsmobile 88 complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Oldsmobile 88 problems
All model years combined.
- Engine225
- Brakes134
- Electrical91
- Transmission76
- Airbags67
- Fuel system66
- Body39
- Seat belts38
- Steering37
- Visibility34
- Acceleration25
- Suspension22
Most reported problems on the Oldsmobile 88
Oldsmobile 88 problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | - | 77 | Engine | 67,280 | 2 | 0 | |
| 1998 | - | 164 | Engine | 72,000 | 1 | 9 | |
| 1997 | - | 100 | Engine | 64,000 | 0 | 4 | |
| 1996 | - | 92 | Engine | 125,000 | 2 | 5 | |
| 1995 | - | 117 | Engine | 136,000 | 1 | 12 | |
| 1994 | - | 63 | Brakes | 1 | 5 | ||
| 1993 | - | 74 | Brakes | 70,000 | 1 | 9 | |
| 1992 | - | 73 | Brakes | 1 | 12 | ||
| 1991 | - | 16 | Brakes | 1 | 1 | ||
| 1990 | - | 24 | Engine | 1 | 1 |
Recalls 8
Questions about the Oldsmobile 88
What years of the Oldsmobile 88 should you avoid?
No single model year of the Oldsmobile 88 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Oldsmobile 88?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Oldsmobile 88?
Engine, with 225 complaints across all years, followed by brakes (134) and electrical (91).
How many recalls does the Oldsmobile 88 have?
8 recalls between 1990 and 1999. The 1999 model year has the most, with 2.
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