CarRecallWatchThe 1989 Oldsmobile 88 has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 5 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Fuel System, Gasoline (6 reports).
1989 Oldsmobile 88 recalls
Most common 1989 Oldsmobile 88 problems
Problem areas named in the 27 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 |
| Seat Belts | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 |
| Visibility | 3 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Tires | 2 |
| Seats | 1 |
What owners report
THE FRONT TIRES EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, CONSUMER REPLACED THE TIRES TWICE.*JB
MICHELIN, RADIAL, DOTB9CTCRPE-299; WHILE TRAVELING AT 55MPH CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE, THEN LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, WENT ACROSS A LANE AND HIT GUARD A RAIL. *AK WHEN THE VEHICLE CROSSED THE LANE, IT WAS STRUCK BY ANOTHER VEHICLE ON DRIVER SIDE AND THE TIRE BLEW NEAR WHITE SIDE WALL. *YH
GAS LINES AND FITTINGS BADLY CORRODED AND LEAKING. NLM
WHEN YOU ARE TRAVELING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE ENGINE DIES CLEANLY. THAT IS THERE IS NO SPUTTERING/COUGHING OR ERRATIC FIRING. OFCOURSE YOU LOOSE ALL BRAKING AND STEERING CONTROL DUE TO THE DEAD ENGINE . AFTER YOU COAST TO TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, YOU CAN TURN THE KEY TO START AND THE ENGINE STARTS WITH NO HESITATION AT ALL. THE CAR MAY GO 100, 350 OR 400 MILES BEFORE IT DOES THE SAME THING AGAIN. THIS IS EXTEMELY DANGEROUS AS YOU COULD EASILY REAR END SOME ONE AT HIGH SPEEDS. I CALLED THE OLDSMOBILE DEALER AND HE SAID THERE WAS LITTLE HE COULD DO UNLESS THE ENGINE FAILED COMPLETELY. SINCE I MENTIONED THE SITUATION TO MY FRIENDS THEY HAVE SAID THEY KNEW OTHER PEOPLE THAT HAVE HAD THE SAME P
CONSUMER WAS CHARGED FOR RECALL (89C-01) REPAIR OF THE FUEL PUMP. NLM
1989 Oldsmobile 88 questions
Does the 1989 Oldsmobile 88 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1989 Oldsmobile 88: Structure:Frame And Members; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1989 Oldsmobile 88?
Based on 27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel System, Gasoline (6), Seat Belts (4), Vehicle Speed Control (4).
How do I check if a recall on my 1989 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.