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1979 Oldsmobile 88Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1979 Oldsmobile 88, most often about the child seat. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 28, 2001. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1979 Oldsmobile 88 has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Child seat
1Tires
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Child seat | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
1979 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.
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Vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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Foundation components: master cylinder
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
1979 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 child seat complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I WOULD JUST LIKE TO KNOW HOW TO KEEP MY DAUGHTER SAFE, SHE IS OVER 40 POUNDS BUT CAN NOT USE A BOOSTER BECAUSE THE BACK SEAT DOES NOT HAVE SHOULDER BELTS? SHOULD I PUT HER IN THE FRONT? THEY SAY THAT IS NOT SAFE EITHER. *AK
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