Tl*the contact owns a 1993 oldsmobile 88. The vehicle was purchased as is from an independent dealer. One week later, while driving 60 MPH in the rain, water flooded into the vehicle. The entire rear floorboard was soaked with water. The dealer stated that nothing could be done. The transmission failed one week after the water damage and was replaced. An independent mechanic inspected the vehicle and discovered that the fuel pump and filter were rusted. The vehicle was repaired. While driving and attempting to stop the vehicle, the brakes failed. The contact had to continue to pump the brakes in order to stop the vehicle. The brake lines were salt rusted as well as the majority of the components underneath the vehicle. As a result, the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The belts were replaced as well as the components that control the air conditioning. While driving 65 MPH, all the warning lights on the instrument panel illuminated and the vehicle shut down. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was unknown. Updated 10-07-08 *bf updated 10/15/08.
1993 Oldsmobile 88 brakes problems
21 complaints (28% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 21
- of this car's complaints
- 28%
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip12
- Foundation components3
- Foundation components: master cylinder1
- Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
- Foundation components: drum1
- Foundation components: disc: rotor1
- Foundation components: disc1
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Oldsmobile 88 brakes problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1993 Oldsmobile 88 brakes
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1993 Oldsmobile 88 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
While driving consumer depressed the brake pedal and noticed that the brakes failed. Consumer was able to coast the vehicle to a complete stop. Consumer contacted dealership, and mechanic determined that brake line failed. *ak
After dealer turned brakes noticed ABS indicator light on . Dealer was notified of problem. Please provide further information.
Abs brake pressure modulator failed causing ABS lights comes on intermittently.
Abs modulator block failed. Mjs
Brakes and ABS failed. Mjs
Consumer was driving at approximately 30 MPH in dry conditions, was about 1-2 cars lengths behind another vehicle, had to make panic stop. Abs brakes became inoperative, causing the consumer to rearend vehicle in front.
Abs wheel sensor wore out.
Brake rotors warped.
Master cylinder failed and replaced.
Questions about the 1993 Oldsmobile 88 brakes
Does the 1993 Oldsmobile 88 have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 21 complaints about the brakes of the 1993 Oldsmobile 88, 28% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 1993 Oldsmobile 88 brakes problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1993 Oldsmobile 88 brakes?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
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).
Other 1993 Oldsmobile 88 problems
Transmission 18Engine 11Airbags 7Electrical 7Fuel system 6Body 4Seat belts 4Steering 3Acceleration 2Visibility 2Suspension 1Tires 1
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