Tl* the contact owns a 1996 oldsmobile 88. While the vehicle was parked, the contact was informed that the vehicle was on fire. The contact stated that the front of the vehicle was engulfed in flames. The contact stated that the fire department was able to extinguish the fire. A police report was not filed and no injuries were not reported. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure.the approximate failure mileage was 200,000.
Oldsmobile 88 fire or smoke problems
51 of the 800 owner complaints about the Oldsmobile 88 describe fire, smoke or burning smell, most of them for the 1998 model year.
- owner complaints
- 51
- worst model year
- 1998
- typical mileage
- 76,047
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
By model year
Often reported together
Won't start 2Fuel leak 2Engine failure 2Water leak 1Slipping 1Overheating 1Check engine light 1ABS 1
What owners say
Tried to start car to go to work in the morning of 6-16-14. Heard loud boom and smoke started pouring out from under hood. Opened hood and engine was on fire. Extinguished flames and found the intake mainifold had litterally blown apart. There was a recall that should have dealt with this problem.
Tl* the contact owns a 1996 oldsmobile 88 ls. The contact stated that the engine made a loud noise when the vehicle was started and the engine caught on fire. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who inspected the vehicle and located the failure at the intake manifold plastic, which failed and caused the fuel lines to burn and melt. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but denied assistance with repairs because the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 96v116000 (fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 192,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 1996 oldsmobile lss. On november 7, 2007, while driving 65 MPH, the contact heard an unfamiliar noise coming from her vehicle. She pulled over, exited the vehicle, and noticed flames rising from under the hood. The contact believed safety recall # 96v116000 (fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system) was responsible for causing the fire. The current mileage is 186,272 and failure mileage was 184,272.
I purchased a 1995 oldsmobile delta 88 royale lss 4d sedan 6cy/3800 series 2. At seven seas auto 118 maple st. Manchester nh,03103. Paid 1,500 came with a 20-day plate and a state inspection. Now the car has a new alternator and everything passed inspection, according to the dealer. First thing, car was bought on the 8th. My birthday is on the 15th, yet the inspection is good for 07 not 06 like it should be. Second e-brake does not work and regular brakes don't work right, the ABS- brake light was always on. Third within 11 days of owning the car had to buy 3 batteries. The first was one hour after buying the car, second was 5 days later. The third was 4 days after that. Now in haverill mass. Went to put the third battery in, the alternator started smoking up. Then caught on fire. Called the dealer said this is ridiculous I want my money back. He said no fix it on your own. Plus when it rains all four floors get wet. And the windshield leaks water drips on your legs while your driving. Obd sensor light always on, and the ABS-brake light on.
After starting the vehicle consumer heard a loud popping noise, and noticed smoke coming from under the hood. Consumer opened the hood, and saw that the engine was on fire. The local fire department arrived to extinguish the fire. The cause of the fire was not determined. Dealer and the manufacturer were not notified.
The vehicle's rear power window wire harness caught fire without warning. The cause has yet to be determined. Please provide additional information.
The plastic intake manifold exploded and the vehicle caught on fire. This occurred when the consumer started the vehicle. Engine back fired, and smoke started coming from under the hood. When consumer checked under the hood it was on fire.
Consumer heard a loud noise, and vehicle caught on fire. There was lots of smoke and flames under the hood. Dealer notified.
The consumer attempted to start the vehicle the engine back fired and caught on fire *mr *cb
Related recalls
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module
- What is wrong
- These vehicles were assembled with a malfunction alarm, lighting and locking (mall) module that can contain a damaged capacitor. If the capacitor is damaged, the "key in the ignition" warning chime and the driver seat belt unbuckled warning chime and indicator lamp may not work. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 114, "theft protection" and fmvss no. 208, "occupant crash protection." in addition, other chime reminder functions, interior lighting controls, and power door locking features are also affected.
- Risk
- Consequence of non-compliance; the driver may not be aware that the key was left in the ignition or that the safety belt was not buckled.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and, if required, replace the mall module.
Recall number 95V204000 · Recall details
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Which Oldsmobile 88 years have fire, smoke or burning smell problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1998 (11 complaints), 1999 (8 complaints) and 1996 (7 complaints).
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