CarRecallWatchThe 1995 Oldsmobile 88 has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 117 complaints with NHTSA, including 12 crashes, 5 fires, 12 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (22 reports).
1995 Oldsmobile 88 recalls
Most common 1995 Oldsmobile 88 problems
Problem areas named in the 117 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 22 |
| Air Bags | 21 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 17 |
| Electrical System | 16 |
| Steering | 16 |
| Seat Belts | 10 |
| Visibility | 8 |
| Equipment | 7 |
| Structure | 6 |
| Power Train | 4 |
What owners report
I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 50 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY IN A DECENT RAIN STORM WITH A BUDDY OF MINE. ALL OF THE SUDDEN BOOM THE PASSENGER AIR BAG WENT OFF! VERY FRIGHTENING. THE WINDSHIELD SHATTERED, THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT IS PERMANENTLY OPEN. UNKNOWN CAUSE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 OLDSMOBILE 88. WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS INJURED AND REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 173,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
I STARTED SMELLING FUEL, AS THE WEEK PROGRESSED THE SMELL GREW INTENSELY UNBEARABLE, BEFORE TAKING MY KIDS TO SCHOOL ONE DAY I DECIDED LET ME TAKE A LOOK UNDER THE HOOD AFTER ALL THIS IS GASOLINE WE ARE TAKING ABOUT. SO I SAW THAT THE FUEL LINE TO THE FUEL RAIL WAS A LITTLE WET SO I TURNED ON MY CAR AND A MIST OF GAS WAS SPRAYING OUT THE HOSE. I NEVER REALIZED HOW MUCH OF A RISK I WAS PUTTING MY KIDS IN BY DRIVING WITH THAT FUEL SMELL. THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL ON THAT, ITS NOT SAFE.
I WAS DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY 95 IN MANNING SO. CAROLINA AND ALL OF A SUDDEN I HEARD THIS BIG BANG AND SAW MY WINDSHIELD SMASHED AND THEN NOTICED THE AIRBAG ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DEPLOYED! I DIDN'T HIT ANYTHING NOR ANYTHING HIT ME NOR HIT ANY BUMPS! I WAS TRAVELING FROM MAINE TO FLORIDA. *TR
1995 OLDSMOBILE DELTA 88. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE SENSOR LIGHT PROBLEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED HE SPENT HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS, EVEN THOUSANDS TO TRY AND FIX THE PROBLEM, BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE DEFECTIVE SENSOR LIGHT, CAUSED HIM TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT IN DECEMBER 2012. THE ENGINE LIGHT, HAS BEEN ON FOR FIVE YEARS.
1995 Oldsmobile 88 questions
Does the 1995 Oldsmobile 88 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1995 Oldsmobile 88: Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Oldsmobile 88?
Based on 117 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (22), Air Bags (21), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (17).
How do I check if a recall on my 1995 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.