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1992 Oldsmobile 88Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 73 owner complaints about the 1992 Oldsmobile 88, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year1.0× the 88 median · #4 of 14 years by complaints
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints7329 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem26Service brakes, hydraulic

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 4, 2007. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1992 Oldsmobile 88 has problems

73 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes, hydraulic263
Air bags1310
Power train111
Engine and engine cooling95
Electrical system73
Seat belts50
Steering40
Visibility31
Seats32
7 other systems111

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1992 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.

–no report yet

Automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines

Recall 96V-015 · Jan 23, 1996 · 585,182 vehicles

Risk. VEHICLE FIRES CAN OCCUR DUE TO THE SPILLAGE OF TRANSMISSION FLUID.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

1992 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
NHTSA crash tests

1992 Oldsmobile 88 safety ratings

1992 Oldsmobile 88 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
5 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1992 Oldsmobile 88, and the recalls they led to.

  1. INADVERTENT SHIFT OF TRANSEA94024 · closed Jun 30, 1995
    No recall
  2. FUEL LINE CONNECTOR FAILSPE92010 · closed May 22, 1992
    No recall
  3. FUEL LINE FAILUREPE93007 · closed May 3, 1993
    No recall
  4. INADVERTENT SHIFT OF TRANSMISSIONPE94006 · closed Jun 30, 1994
    No recall
  5. TURBOCHARGER MALFUNCTIONPE94009 · closed May 24, 1994
    Led to recall 94V-094
In owners' words

What 88 owners report

Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WHILE MAKING NORMAL STO, BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR WITH NO BRAKING EFFECT;DRIVER SWERVED ONTO TRAFFIC TO AVOID ACCIDENT;APPLIED EMERGENCY BRAKED. *AK
Complaint 979486 · Feb 21, 1996
GRINDING NOISE IN REAR DUE TO RIGHT REAR HOLD DOWN BREAKING; DRUM DESTROYED, SHOES AND HARDWARE AND CUT WHEEL CYLINDER BOOT. TT
Complaint 975920 · Nov 30, 1995
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND WENT TO APPLY THE BRAKES WENT TO THE FLOOR THERE WERE NO BRAKES HAVE DISC BRAKE TOOK TO DEALER COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH CAR.
Complaint 971540 · Sep 2, 1995

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