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1994 Oldsmobile 88Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 63 owner complaints about the 1994 Oldsmobile 88, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year40% below the 88 median · #8 of 14 years by complaints
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints636 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem15Service brakes, hydraulic

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 29, 2016. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1994 Oldsmobile 88 has problems

63 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, hydraulic153
Engine and engine cooling111
Electrical system100
Structure91
Power train60
Air bags41
Suspension40
Visibility40
Steering30
9 other systems130

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

1 recall

1994 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

1994 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

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In owners' words

What 88 owners report

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

THE OWNER IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES AND THE MANUFACTURER IS REFUSING TO GIVE ANY INFO RELATED TO A TEST THAT THEY DID ON THE CAR. TT
Complaint 976378 · Dec 11, 1995
BRAKE LINES BECAME CORRODED/ RUSTED THROUGH. ONE OF THE LINES CRACKED, CAUSING NO BRAKING ABILITY, WHICH ALMOST RESULTED IN A CRASH. *AK
Complaint 867278 · Aug 9, 2000
ABS LIGHT CAME ON, INDICATING A MALFUNCTION OF THE ABS BRAKING SYSTEM WHICH MAY CAUSE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE OR INOPERATIVE ABS BRAKES AT 37,000 MILES. SYSTEM CHECKED OUT BY INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, INDICATED PUMP DEFECTIVE. *AK *ML
Complaint 863248 · Jun 8, 2000

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