1997 Oldsmobile 88 electrical problems

14 complaints (14% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 14
of this car's complaints: 14%
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Ignition: module
3
Wiring
2
Ignition
2
Horn
2
Alternator/generator/regulator
2
Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
1
Wiring: front underhood
1
12v/24v/48v battery
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Oldsmobile 88 electrical problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1997 Oldsmobile 88 electrical

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Fire or smoke 6

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1997 Oldsmobile 88 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed May 8, 2013 · Electrical · 115,000 miles · KY

Died while at stop light. Wont restart, turns over but wont keep running.

Filed Nov 18, 2004 · Electrical · CA

On february 25, 2004 my grandparents purchased a 1997 oldsmobile lss from north lake ford in lakeport california. Immediately following the purchase the vehicle developed an intermittent stall, and would not restart for several minutes. In fact the vehicle stalls with no warning and they were nearly ran over by a semi truck when the vehicle stalled. The vehicle has been in to have the problem repaired four times, and it still stalls to this day. Please look into this problem to prevent a catastrophe.

Filed Feb 6, 2004 · Electrical · MO

My complaint is that when the weather is cold, my horn doesn't work until the whole steering wheel warms up, which can take up to an hour. The service department at my olds dealer is apparently aware of this because they advised the only thing I can do is to replace the $700+ air bag because all the wiring for the horn is run through the air bag. As far as I'm concerned, this is a manufacturer's defect and is extremely dangerous. This should be a recall. There was no "incident" but apparently I have to put in a date so I will just make one up so I can proceed with my complaint.

Filed Mar 13, 2001 · Electrical · NY · fire

Vehicle had been parked for awhile. Had got in and inserted key in ignition and started it. Suddenly, vehicle blew up and then caught on fire. Engine compartment had blown. Had no indication of cause of problem.*ak fire possibly caused by an electrical failure.

Filed Feb 14, 2001 · Electrical · MN

At 27 MPH vehicle stalls. Took vehicle to dealer 4 times, cannot remedy problem.

Filed May 4, 2000 · Electrical · CT

Spark plug wires burned out at the plug end, causing engine to misfire and buck. Delaer has replaced the ignition wires. However, the problem has reoccurred.

Filed Apr 17, 2000 · Electrical · NY

Possible electrical failures is causing the horn to sound while the vehicles is parked (off), the courtesy lights would illuminated and the trunk would pop up on it's own. Nlm

Filed Apr 21, 1999 · Electrical, Visibility · KS

Side rearview mirror fell off and after repair the knob adjuster did not work properly.

Filed Oct 9, 1998 · Electrical · CA · fire

Driver heard a pop in the radio, shortly ater the radio went dead and a fire erupted on the passegers door.

Filed Sep 14, 1998 · Electrical, Fuel system · AR

Fuel pump failed.

Questions about the 1997 Oldsmobile 88 electrical

Does the 1997 Oldsmobile 88 have electrical problems?

Owners have filed 14 complaints about the electrical of the 1997 Oldsmobile 88, 14% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1997 Oldsmobile 88 electrical problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1997 Oldsmobile 88 electrical?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Oldsmobile 88 have the most electrical problems?

The Oldsmobile 88 model years with the most electrical complaints are 1998 (15 complaints), 1997 (14 complaints) and 1995 (13 complaints).