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1982 Oldsmobile 88Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 1982 Oldsmobile 88, most often about the structure. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 1, 2011. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1982 Oldsmobile 88 has problems
3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Structure
1Electrical system
1Engine and engine cooling
1Fuel system, gasoline
1Service brakes, hydraulic
1Suspension
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
1982 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
1982 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
Own a 1982 88?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.