When putting vehicle into reverse it took off at high speed without application of accelerator pedal. Vehicle stopped after hitting tree and fence. Dealer has seen the vehicle.*akas a result of the accident the rear of the vehicle was damaged, the driver also sustained injuries, broken ribs, cracked collar bone, spine injury and headaches.
The worst 1990 Oldsmobile Calais problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Engine3
- Acceleration2
- Body2
- Brakes2
- Airbags1
Problems by type
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- Engine3
- Acceleration2
- Body2
- Brakes2
- Airbags1
- Seat belts1
- Seats1
- Steering1
- Suspension1
- Visibility1
Recalls 1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Improperly torqued connections of front fuel feed and return hoses to fuel pipes at the body rail could loosen and leak fuel into the underhood area.
- Risk
- Fuel leaks in the presence of an ignition source, couldresult in an underhood fire.
- Remedy
- Properly torque the front fuel feed and return hoses at the body rail lines to prevent fuel leakage.
Recall number 90V119000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1990 Oldsmobile Calais 1
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 1990 Oldsmobile Calais owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The vehicle went out of control at a high speed when the driver put gear in reveres to back out of parking lot, and caused accident seriously injuring the driver and damaging the vehicle. The consumer requested investigation by the manufacturer. (the address is the owners father)
Trunk rusted out due to leakage.
The rear shock towers of the car have developed rust at the seam where they meet the trunk floor. This rust has caused holes to form, and therefore weakening the entire rear suspension system of the car, as well as the structure of the rear end. The holes also leak water into the trunk compartment in all types of weather. The seams have also torn into the front part of the rear wheel wells and now leak into the passenger compartment of the car. Several body shops have told me the only way to fix the problem is to tear out all of the old steel and put new steel in. This will cost around $2500.00. They have also said they have seen many oldmobile calais like this and the reason for this rust is a manufactuers defect in the design of the trunk and shock towers.
Vehicle was involved in an accident in which driver's air bag did not deploy. Dealer noted.
Two small windows on each side of vehicle, located in rear, cause leakage within the overhead upholstery and into the vehicle. Dealer notified. Problem was found to be that the windows were not sealed at the factory. Owner wishes to be compensated for cost of repairs. *ak
Engine failed due to water leaking into the oil. (second vehicle on 508114)
The front and back brake master cylinder was change at 7,000 miles, consumer was in an accident and failed .
Automatic seat belts are attached to doors, causing inability to hold driver/passenger secure if door opens during accident.
Oil pan made of aluminum, causing an object from street to knock a hole in oil pan, leaking oil onto engine, resulting in engine failure.
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Questions about the 1990 Oldsmobile Calais
Is the 1990 Oldsmobile Calais reliable?
Owners have filed 12 complaints about the 1990 Oldsmobile Calais, close to a typical Calais model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1990 Oldsmobile Calais?
Engine and cooling, with 3 complaints. Next is acceleration (2).
How many recalls does the 1990 Oldsmobile Calais have?
1 recall, covering fuel system, gasoline.
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