CarRecallWatchThe 1989 Oldsmobile Calais has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 2 fires, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (20 reports).
1989 Oldsmobile Calais recalls
Most common 1989 Oldsmobile Calais problems
Problem areas named in the 18 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 20 |
| Seats | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 |
| Suspension | 3 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Visibility | 2 |
| Wheels | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
What owners report
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 35MPH ON A STREET APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT, ROUGH IDLE/ VEHICLE RAN HOT, AND TURNED OFF WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
REAR ENDED WHEN STOPPED AT LIGHT BY SUB COMPACT SPEEDING AT APROX. 30 MPH. BOTH FRONT SEATS FOLDED BACK TO REAR SEATS (NON RECLINING TYPE) REAR DOORS JAMMED .MED. *AK
WHILE DRIVING ON SMOOTH PAVEMENT AT 30 MPH REAR LEFT STRUT BROKE LOOSE FROM ITS MOUNTING AND BUSTED THROUGH THE TRUNK. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
WHILE DRIVING 25-30MPH VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. HAD NO WARNING. NOTICED FLAMES AROUND FLOORBOARD & COMING FROM THE TRUNK. PULLED OVER & LEFT VEHICLE. THE FUEL TANK EXPLODED. RECALL FOR FUEL LINE #92V150000. *AK
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE.
1989 Oldsmobile Calais questions
Does the 1989 Oldsmobile Calais have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1989 Oldsmobile Calais: Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1989 Oldsmobile Calais?
Based on 18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (20), Seats (4), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (3).
How do I check if a recall on my 1989 Oldsmobile Calais 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.