CarRecallWatchThe 1988 Oldsmobile 88 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA, including 7 crashes, 2 fires, 9 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Steering (13 reports).
0Recalls
37Owner complaints
7Crashes reported
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1988 Oldsmobile 88 recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 1988 Oldsmobile 88.
Most common 1988 Oldsmobile 88 problems
Problem areas named in the 37 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Steering | 13 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 5 |
| Seat Belts | 4 |
| Seats | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 |
| Tires | 3 |
| Structure | 3 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
What owners report
WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AND IF TEST REGISTERS A HALF OF TANK OF GASOLINE VEHICLE WILL STALL AND SHUTDOWN. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT OUT OF RETRACTOR MECHANISM, CAUSING SEAT BELT TO BECOME INOPERABLE, CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
THE ENGINE CRADLE FALLING TO THE GROUND DUE TO RUSTED OUT BOLTS. YH
RACK & PINION STEERING WOULD LOCK UP IF VEHICLE SATTOO LONG. THIS HAS HAPPENED WHEN THE WEATHER WAS COLD OR HOT. ALSO, BRAKE PADS WORE OUT THE ROTORS. PADS WERE HARDER THAN THE ROTORS. HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES FOR REPAIRS OF RACK & PINION STEERING, AND EACH TIME MECHANIC REFUSED TO REPAIR IT. *AK *ML
HEAD REST DESIGN DOES NOT PROPERLY PROTECT FROM INJURY, DOES NOT SUPPORT HEAD. MJS
1988 Oldsmobile 88 questions
Does the 1988 Oldsmobile 88 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1988 Oldsmobile 88 at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 1988 Oldsmobile 88?
Based on 37 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (13), Vehicle Speed Control (5), Engine And Engine Cooling (5).
How do I check if a recall on my 1988 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.
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