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1993 Oldsmobile 88Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 74 owner complaints about the 1993 Oldsmobile 88, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year2% below the 88 median · #6 of 14 years by complaints
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints7425 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage120kService brakes, hydraulic, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 22, 2011. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1993 Oldsmobile 88 has problems

74 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, hydraulic211
Power train185
Engine and engine cooling115
Electrical system71
Air bags75
Fuel system, gasoline53
Seat belts42
Structure41
Steering31
6 other systems90

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

1 recall

1993 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

1993 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

1993 Oldsmobile 88 safety ratings

1993 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
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1993 Oldsmobile 88, and the recalls they led to.

  1. FUEL LEAKSPE93013 · closed Jul 13, 1993
    No recall
In owners' words

What 88 owners report

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

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 OLDSMOBILE 88. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED AS IS FROM AN INDEPENDENT DEALER. ONE WEEK LATER, WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH IN THE RAIN, WATER FLOODED INTO THE VEHICLE. THE ENTIRE REAR FLOORBOARD WAS SOAKED WITH WATER. THE DEALER STATED THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE. THE TRANSMISSION…
Complaint 10240200 · Aug 29, 2008 · 120,000 miles
WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND NOTICED THAT THE BRAKES FAILED. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO COAST THE VEHICLE TO A COMPLETE STOP. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALERSHIP, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT BRAKE LINE FAILED. *AK *NM
Complaint 10059573 · Apr 20, 2004
AFTER DEALER TURNED BRAKES NOTICED ABS INDICATOR LIGHT ON. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Complaint 860869 · Apr 25, 2000

Own a 1993 88?

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