Tl* the contact owns a 1986 oldsmobile delta 88 royale (n/a). The contact stated that vehicle exhibited unintended acceleration, causing the contact to drive into a busy intersection. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the defect was caused by carbon build-up in the throttle body. The throttle body was cleaned and the air filter was replaced. The defect was remedied. The contact indicated that the failure occurred on multiple occasions. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 50,000.
The worst 1991 Oldsmobile 88 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes9
- Electrical2
- Acceleration1
- Engine1
- Fuel system1
Problems by type
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- Brakes9
- Electrical2
- Acceleration1
- Engine1
- Fuel system1
- Seat belts1
- Transmission1
Recalls 1
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical
- What is wrong
- When applied, the parking brake lever assembly may release one or more teeth, reducing the cable load to the rear brakes.
- Risk
- Depending on the extent of the lever release and roadlevel. The parking brake may not hold the vehicle, allowing it to roll, whichcould result in an accident. Vehicle does not comply with fmvss 105.
- Remedy
- Replace parking brake lever assembly.
Recall number 91V167000 · Recall details
See all 1 recalls for the 1991 Oldsmobile 88
Defect investigations
Fuel line failure
There is no summary currently available
EA93011
Technical service bulletins for the 1991 Oldsmobile 88 3
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 1991 Oldsmobile 88 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Recall 91v167000 concerning parking brake leaver assembly: at the time of vehicle inspection consumer was informed that parking brake assembly leaver was on recall. The leaver was releasing, causing the vehicle to roll when on an incline.
The fuel tank meter lines were rusted causing gasoline to leak.
The lock to the parking brake does not engage when the parking brake is applied. When the vehicle is sitting the brake will release on its own, and sometimes it releases soon as it's applied. Brake may not hold vehicle. The dealer has been contacted.
Two brake failures on highway, once resulting in a collision.
While driving at 40 MPH the consumer was approaching a red light and went to apply for the brakes, the brakes went straight to the floorboard, the consumer applied the emergency brake. The vehicle went off the road, and came to a complete stop. The consumer cracked one of the brake shoes.
Engine ignition wires between fuel injectors and engine control unit on computer, one wire was broken.
Electronic control module failed.
Transmission caught fire because a seal blew out. Dealer has seen vehicle.
Rear passenger's seat belt locked up. There was no accident . The passenger had to be cut out of the belt.
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Questions about the 1991 Oldsmobile 88
Is the 1991 Oldsmobile 88 reliable?
Owners have filed 16 complaints about the 1991 Oldsmobile 88, fewer than a typical 88 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1991 Oldsmobile 88?
Brakes, with 9 complaints. Next is electrical (2).
How many recalls does the 1991 Oldsmobile 88 have?
1 recall, covering parking brake.
Was there a recall on the 1991 Oldsmobile 88 brakes?
Yes, 1 recall: 91V167000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Oldsmobile 88 have bad brakes?
The Oldsmobile 88 model years with the most brakes complaints are 1992 (27 complaints), 1993 (21 complaints) and 1998 (20 complaints).
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