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1976 Oldsmobile 88Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1976 Oldsmobile 88, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 3, 2001. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1976 Oldsmobile 88 has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Power train
1Service brakes, hydraulic
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
1976 Oldsmobile 88 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Oldsmobile.
Best & worst years
1976 vs. every other 88 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 88 median. How we score
'67'68'71'72'74'75'76'77'78'79'80'81'82'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What 88 owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
BOUGHT VEHICLE ASSUMING IT HAD 90,000 MILES, TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR INSPECTION AND DISCOVERED VEHICLE HAD 104,000. THE DEALER SAID THAT THE ODOMETER HAD BEEN TAMPERED WITH. *AK
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