1991 Oldsmobile 88: problems, recalls and reliability

2 recalls and 16 owner complaints on record; most reports concern service brakes, hydraulic.

Data updated weekly · latest recall May 2006

recalls

owner complaints

fire reports

typical failure mileage, mi

All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.

Among the quietest 88 years (#10 of 10 by complaints, age-adjusted)1 fire report

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Common problems

Computed from 16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

Limited data: only 16 complaints on record for this model year - too few for percentage statistics. Bars show raw report counts; read them as individual owner reports, not reliability rates. For a fuller picture, check nearby model years.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic (brakes)6 complaints

Parking Brake3 complaints

Electrical System (battery, wiring, electronics)2 complaints

Seat Belts1 complaint

Engine And Engine Cooling (engine, radiator, overheating)1 complaint

Power Train (transmission, axles, driveline)1 complaint

“Tl* the contact owns a 1986 oldsmobile delta 88 royale (n/a). The contact stated that vehicle exhibited unintended acceleration, causing the contact to drive into a busy intersection. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the defect was caused by carbon build-up in the throttle body. The throttle body was cleaned and the air filter was replaced. The defect was remedied. The contact indicated that the failure occurred on multiple occasions. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 50,000.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Mar 2014

“Recall 91v167000 concerning parking brake leaver assembly: at the time of vehicle inspection consumer was informed that parking brake assembly leaver was on recall. The leaver was releasing, causing the vehicle to roll when on an incline. *ak”Owner report · Parking Brake · Dec 2003

“While driving at 40 mph the consumer was approaching a red light and went to apply for the brakes, the brakes went straight to the floorboard, the consumer applied the emergency brake. The vehicle went off the road, and came to a complete stop. The consumer cracked one of the brake shoes. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jul 1998

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“Parking brake : when applying the parking brake it slips and doe not engage. Called manufacturer about recall #91v167 , emergency parking brakes, and they said that recall did not apply to his vehicle even though he is having the same problem. *ak”Owner report · Parking Brake · Jul 1997

“While driving experienced malfunction in ABS when warning light appeared and stayed on continuously, only hydraulic brakes stopped vehicle, ABS is inoperative. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic

“The lock to the parking brake does not engage when the parking brake is applied. When the vehicle is sitting the brake will release on its own, and sometimes it releases soon as it's applied. Brake may not hold vehicle. The dealer has been contacted. *ak”Owner report · Parking Brake

When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 2 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.

Recalls - 2 campaigns

PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL91V167000 · Sep 1991

WHEN APPLIED, THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER ASSEMBLY MAY RELEASE ONE OR MORE TEETH, REDUCING THE CABLE LOAD TO THE REAR BRAKES.

Remedy: REPLACE PARKING BRAKE LEVER ASSEMBLY.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE06E043000 · May 2006

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.

Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

How other years compare

199024 complaints · 2 recalls 1991 (this page)16 complaints · 2 recalls 199273 complaints · 1 recalls 199374 complaints · 1 recalls

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 1991 Oldsmobile 88 reliable?

NHTSA has 16 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 1991 Oldsmobile 88. The most complained-about area is service brakes, hydraulic.

Does the 1991 Oldsmobile 88 have open recalls?

2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning parking brake:conventional:mechanical. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.