1986 Oldsmobile 88 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1986 Oldsmobile 88 recalls

Most common 1986 Oldsmobile 88 problems

Problem areas named in the 19 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	7
Vehicle Speed Control	4
Steering	3
Visibility	3
Electrical System	3
Engine And Engine Cooling	3
Seat Belts	2
Power Train	2
Fuel System, Gasoline	2
Equipment	1

What owners report

2002-04-19, Engine And Engine Cooling
VEHICLE STALLS ABOUT 3 MINUTES AFTER FIRST START, MOSTLY WHEN MAKING TURNS OR WHEN COMING TO A STOP. NLM

2000-03-22, Vehicle Speed Control
WHILE TRAVELING WENT INTO EXCESSIVE ACCELERATION WITHOUT INDICATION DUE TO CRUISE CONTROL BEING STUCK. AS A RESULT, CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT, AND WAS INJURED. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

1999-09-21, Engine And Engine Cooling
WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE STALLS/ AND HESITATES. ALSO, WHEN DRIVING AT 30 MPH THERE IS A LOSS OF POWER. DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

1999-04-14, Vehicle Speed Control
VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WHEN PUT IN REVERSE RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.

1999-01-06, Steering
WHILE DRIVING THE STEERING WHEEL MECHANISM GETS STUCK OR CANNOT MOVE PROPERLY WHICH MAY CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER. *AK

1986 Oldsmobile 88 questions

Does the 1986 Oldsmobile 88 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1986 Oldsmobile 88: Suspension:Rear. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1986 Oldsmobile 88?

Based on 19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (7), Vehicle Speed Control (4), Steering (3).

How do I check if a recall on my 1986 Oldsmobile 88 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.