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Oldsmobile Calais years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 12 complaints about the Oldsmobile Calais since 1990, and 1 recall has been issued. The 1990 model year has 12 complaints, more than any other year, led by engine and acceleration problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
12
Recalls
1
Worst year
1990
Model years
1990-1990

Oldsmobile Calais years to avoid

No model year of the Oldsmobile Calais stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Oldsmobile Calais years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Oldsmobile Calais complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

1990

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Oldsmobile Calais problems

All model years combined.

  • Engine
    3
  • Brakes
    2
  • Body
    2
  • Acceleration
    2
  • Visibility
    1
  • Suspension
    1
  • Steering
    1
  • Seats
    1
  • Seat belts
    1
  • Airbags
    1

Oldsmobile Calais problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
1990-12Engine14

Recalls 1

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Questions about the Oldsmobile Calais

What years of the Oldsmobile Calais should you avoid?

No single model year of the Oldsmobile Calais has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Oldsmobile Calais?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Oldsmobile Calais?

Engine, with 3 complaints across all years, followed by brakes (2) and body (2).

How many recalls does the Oldsmobile Calais have?

1 recall between 1990 and 1990. The 1990 model year has the most, with 1.

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