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1995 Oldsmobile 88Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 117 owner complaints about the 1995 Oldsmobile 88, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year1.3× the 88 median · #2 of 14 years by complaints
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints11725 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage133kAir bags, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 17, 2015. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1995 Oldsmobile 88 has problems

117 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
Air bags218
Engine and engine cooling213
Steering141
Service brakes, hydraulic142
Electrical system131
Seat belts91
Visibility81
Structure61
Equipment40
10 other systems229

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

1 recall

1995 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

1995 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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  • Caution
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In owners' words

What 88 owners report

Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 50 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY IN A DECENT RAIN STORM WITH A BUDDY OF MINE. ALL OF THE SUDDEN BOOM THE PASSENGER AIR BAG WENT OFF! VERY FRIGHTENING. THE WINDSHIELD SHATTERED, THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT IS PERMANENTLY OPEN. UNKNOWN CAUSE.
Complaint 10725744 · Jun 17, 2015 · 85,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 OLDSMOBILE 88. WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS INJURED AND REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS…
Complaint 10723660 · Jun 5, 2015 · 173,000 miles
I WAS DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY 95 IN MANNING SO. CAROLINA AND ALL OF A SUDDEN I HEARD THIS BIG BANG AND SAW MY WINDSHIELD SMASHED AND THEN NOTICED THE AIRBAG ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DEPLOYED! I DIDN'T HIT ANYTHING NOR ANYTHING HIT ME NOR HIT ANY BUMPS! I WAS TRAVELING FROM MAINE TO FLORIDA. *TR
Complaint 10650902 · Oct 28, 2014 · 137,300 miles

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