Dt: 1990 oldsmobile delta 88. The contact stated the driver's side seat belt does not stay closed. The contact called oldsmobile, and they stated seat belts would not get fixed because it was not under warranty. The vehicle has not yet been taken to the dealership to diagnose the problem. The problem occurred for a month. The seat belt did not work. The contact had to put his sea belt into the passenger's side seat belt.
The worst 1990 Oldsmobile 88 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Engine5
- Brakes4
- Electrical3
- Seat belts3
- Body2
Problems by type
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- Engine5
- Brakes4
- Electrical3
- Seat belts3
- Body2
- Fuel system2
- Steering2
- Lights1
- Seats1
- Transmission1
- Visibility1
Recalls 1
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch
- What is wrong
- Cars were built missing a wire between the digital cluster and the dimmer control, thereby failing to provide at least two levels of lighting.
- Risk
- Vehicles would not comply with requirements of fmvss 101.
- Remedy
- Rewire connection between the dimmer switch and the digital cluster.
Recall number 91V034000 · Recall details
What 1990 Oldsmobile 88 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The rear brake line broke rendering the vehicle with no brakes. *ph
Has anyone complained that the seat belts on the 1990 oldsmobile 88 royale? They always lay across the occupants neck? In case of an accident, I think you might be hurt more if you had the belt on because of its position. I think it could break your neck! In addition, it might cut into your neck if you stop short and are forced forward. The person's height does not matter; because it works its way towards your neck on everyone. They are not adjustable on this model of car. Is oldsmobile aware of this problem, and what can be done about it? Thomas fiorenze ts
Hood struts fail to hold especially in colder weather, engine tends to stall on right-turn highway on-ramps or sharp right turns with 5 gallons or less in the tank, (original) silver paint is peeling badly from engine hood and beginning now on roof as well.
Driver's seat belt buckle releases unexpectedly, which wont protect occupant in event of a crash.
Due to a fuel leak in the fuel injection system the vehicle caught on fire when starting the vehicle.
Brakes failed.
Computer unit failed. Mjs
Electronic control module failed. Mjs
When the vehicle was hit from the rear, the impact caused both front seats to snap backwards. The vehicle has been repaired.
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Questions about the 1990 Oldsmobile 88
Is the 1990 Oldsmobile 88 reliable?
Owners have filed 24 complaints about the 1990 Oldsmobile 88, fewer than a typical 88 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1990 Oldsmobile 88?
Engine and cooling, with 5 complaints. Next is brakes (4).
How many recalls does the 1990 Oldsmobile 88 have?
1 recall, covering exterior lighting.
What year does the Oldsmobile 88 have bad engine?
The Oldsmobile 88 model years with the most engine complaints are 1998 (82 complaints), 1999 (33 complaints) and 1997 (27 complaints).
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