1992 Oldsmobile 88 transmission problems

11 complaints (15% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 11
of this car's complaints: 15%
crashes: 0
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Automatic transmission
4
Automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines
3
Manual transmission
1
Automatic transmission: torque converter
1
Automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Oldsmobile 88 transmission problems in other years

Related recalls

Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and linesReported January 23, 1996 · 585,182 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles manufactured from august 1991 through july 1995. The transmission oil cooler line can separate when the vehicle is operated in low temperatures in combination with high transmission loads.
Risk: Vehicle fires can occur due to the spillage of transmission fluid.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the transmission oil cooler lines.

Recall number 96V015000 · Recall details

Related investigations

Inadvertent shift of transOpened June 30, 1994, closed June 30, 1995

There is no summary currently available

EA94024

Inadvertent shift of transmissionOpened January 28, 1994, closed June 30, 1994

There is no summary currently available

PE94006

What 1992 Oldsmobile 88 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 1, 2001 · Engine, Fuel system · WA

Transmission will not shift between 40 to 60 MPH, torque converter, seal and transmission fitler replaced.

Filed Mar 12, 2001 · Electrical, Engine · PA · fire

Consumer was traveling up a hill and transmission started slipping, vehicle had white smoke coming from rear. Consumer pulled over and lifted hood, flames were coming form beneath. Vehicle was destroyed before fire department could get there. *ak possible engine failure.

Filed Feb 2, 2001 · Transmission · IN

Recall 96v01500/ transmisson oil cooler. But consumer's vehicle was not part of recall but was still experiencng same problem. While driving consumer noticed some smoke coming from back of vehicle. She pulled over and when coming to a complete stop, more smoke came out. But, this time from engine. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was willing to do nothing. *ak transmission oil cooler line separated causing fluid to spray all over hot engine. This vehicle was not included in recall.

Filed Mar 21, 2000 · Transmission · VA

The consumer speedometer ia acting erratically by jumping from one speed to the next (e.g 45-50, 55-60). Also upon startup the speedometer would not move from "5" and the ses light would illuminate. Nlm

Filed Jan 31, 2000 · Transmission · MN

Transmission coolinglines could separate when the vehicle is operated in low temperatures. Recall remedy did not correct the problem. Please give any further details.

Filed Nov 25, 1996 · Body, Brakes · OH

Transmission failure; also, anti-lock brake sensors/front whel bearings/battery/alternator/power door locks malfunctioned and molding on top of windshield came loose.

Filed Jul 23, 1996 · Transmission · MN

While driving, experienced intermittent transmission malfunctioning at 55mph and when placed into drive position vehicle acted as if in neutral position.

Filed May 21, 1996 · Transmission · KY

Owner received recall notice in march, called dealer a was told the parts were not availble. Recall #96v015002.

Filed May 15, 1996 · Transmission · MI

Transmission problem.

Filed May 10, 1996 · Transmission · IL

Transmission oil cooler line loose, causing transmission leak.

Questions about the 1992 Oldsmobile 88 transmission

Does the 1992 Oldsmobile 88 have transmission problems?

Owners have filed 11 complaints about the transmission of the 1992 Oldsmobile 88, 15% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1992 Oldsmobile 88 transmission problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1992 Oldsmobile 88 transmission?

Yes, 1 recall: 96V015000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Oldsmobile 88 have bad transmission?

The Oldsmobile 88 model years with the most transmission complaints are 1993 (18 complaints), 1997 (12 complaints) and 1992 (11 complaints).