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1976 Oldsmobile Delta 88Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 1976 Oldsmobile Delta 88, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints40 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Engine and engine cooling

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 2, 2002. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1976 Oldsmobile Delta 88 has problems

4 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
Engine and engine cooling10
Fuel system, gasoline10
Seat belts10
Structure10

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

1 recall

1976 Oldsmobile Delta 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

1976 vs. every other Delta 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 Delta 88 median. How we score

'75'76'89
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated

Own a 1976 Delta 88?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.