CarRecallWatchThe 1992 Oldsmobile 88 has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 73 complaints with NHTSA, including 12 crashes, 7 fires, 30 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (35 reports).
1992 Oldsmobile 88 recalls
Most common 1992 Oldsmobile 88 problems
Problem areas named in the 73 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 35 |
| Air Bags | 14 |
| Power Train | 11 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 11 |
| Electrical System | 8 |
| Steering | 5 |
| Structure | 5 |
| Seat Belts | 5 |
| Seats | 3 |
| Visibility | 3 |
What owners report
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 OLDSMOBILE 88. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE ENGINE SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED, BUT THE CONTACT HAD TO WAIT 30 MINUTES ON ONE OCCASION. SEVERAL DEALERS DIAGNOSED THE CAUSE OF FAILURE AS EITHER THE FUEL PUMP, STARTER, OR ALTERNATOR. THE STARTER, ALTERNATOR, AND BATTERY WERE REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE BATTERY WARNING INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATES WHEN THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF. THE CONTACT HAS THE INVOICES FOR THE DIAGNOSTICS AND WILL PROVIDE THE DEALER INFORMATION WHEN THE COMPLAINT IS RECEIVED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 100,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,000.
THE VICTIM WAS DEPRIVED OF OXYGEN BEFORE RESCUERS ARRIVED, SUFFERED BRAIN DAMAGE AND DIED FROM HIS INJURY 11/25/98. OUR INVESTIGATION HAS FOUND 15 OTHERS THAT REPORTED VERY SIMILAR EXPERIENCES TO GM. DT
HAVE BEING HIT FROM BEHIND CONSUMER'S VEHICLE PUSHED INTO BUILDING, AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AT ANY TIME. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
THE VOLUME CONTROL ON THE STEERING WHEEL SHORTED OUT. IT STARTED TO GET HOT, THEN IT SMOKED AND THEN THERE WAS A SMALL SPARK AND A SMALL FLAME. IT COMPLETELY MELTED. THIS CAUSED THE AIRBAG TO DEPLOY.*AK
REAR DRIVERS SIDE SEATBELT WILL NOT RELEASE FAR ENOUGH TO FASTEN, TOOK VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC, AND HE COULD NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM, TOOK TO DEALER AND DEALER STATED THAT RETRACTOR NEEDED REPLACING.*AK CONSUMER STATED THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.*SLC
1992 Oldsmobile 88 questions
Does the 1992 Oldsmobile 88 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1992 Oldsmobile 88: Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1992 Oldsmobile 88?
Based on 73 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (35), Air Bags (14), Power Train (11).
How do I check if a recall on my 1992 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.