CarRecallWatchThe 1996 Oldsmobile 88 has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 92 complaints with NHTSA, including 5 crashes, 9 fires, 7 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (24 reports).
1996 Oldsmobile 88 recalls
Most common 1996 Oldsmobile 88 problems
Problem areas named in the 92 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 24 |
| Electrical System | 11 |
| Air Bags | 10 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 9 |
| Power Train | 7 |
| Tires | 6 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 |
| Structure | 6 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 |
| Visibility | 4 |
What owners report
FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR LEAKED FUEL CAUSING FIRE,WHEN IT STARTED UP,I WAS PARKED IN A PARKING LOT THAT HAD A FIRE EXTINGUISHER
WHILE WASHING THE CAR A CHIP CAME OFF THE TRUNK. THERE AFTER THE PAINT CONTINUED TO FLAKE OFF THE REST OF THE CAR. THE CAR HAS LESS THAN 100,000 MILES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 OLDSMOBILE 88. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE NOT REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE.THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000.
1996 OLDSMOBILE 88. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE AIRBAG EXPLOSION. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE STARTED THE VEHICLE, THE PASSENGER AIR BAG DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON. THE AIR BAG DAMAGED THE WINDSHIELD AND SENT SHARDS OF GLASS FLYING. *JB
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 OLDSMOBILE 88 LS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE MADE A LOUD NOISE WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED AND THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND LOCATED THE FAILURE AT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD PLASTIC, WHICH FAILED AND CAUSED THE FUEL LINES TO BURN AND MELT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE, BUT DENIED ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIRS BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 96V116000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 192,000.
1996 Oldsmobile 88 questions
Does the 1996 Oldsmobile 88 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1996 Oldsmobile 88: Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System; Electrical System:Ignition:Anti-Theft:Control Module. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Oldsmobile 88?
Based on 92 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (24), Electrical System (11), Air Bags (10).
How do I check if a recall on my 1996 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.