1990 Oldsmobile Calais: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 12 owner complaints on record; most reports concern vehicle speed control.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Jun 1990
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“When putting vehicle into reverse it took off at high speed without application of accelerator pedal. Vehicle stopped after hitting tree and fence. Dealer has seen the vehicle.*akas a result of the accident the rear of the vehicle was damaged, the driver also sustained injuries, broken ribs, cracked collar bone, spine injury and headaches. *nlm”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Aug 2001
“The vehicle went out of control at a high speed when the driver put gear in reveres to back out of parking lot, and caused accident seriously injuring the driver and damaging the vehicle. The consumer requested investigation by the manufacturer. (the address is the owners father)*yh”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Aug 2001
“Two small windows on each side of vehicle, located in rear, cause leakage within the overhead upholstery and into the vehicle. Dealer notified. Problem was found to be that the windows were not sealed at the factory. Owner wishes to be compensated for cost of repairs. *ak *ml”Owner report · Visibility · Sep 1998
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“Automatic seat belts are attached to doors, causing inability to hold driver/passenger secure if door opens during accident. *skd”Owner report · Seat Belts · Jun 1995
“Oil pan made of aluminum, causing an object from street to knock a hole in oil pan, leaking oil onto engine, resulting in engine failure. *aw”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Mar 1995
“When rear ended, drivers seat bolt severed allowing seat to flip backwards. Driver received lower leg injuries. Please describe details. Tt”Owner report · Seats · Mar 1995
When filing, owners marked a crash in 4 of these complaints and injuries in 4 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
IMPROPERLY TORQUED CONNECTIONS OF FRONT FUEL FEED AND RETURN HOSES TO FUEL PIPES AT THE BODY RAIL COULD LOOSEN AND LEAK FUEL INTO THE UNDERHOOD AREA.
Remedy: PROPERLY TORQUE THE FRONT FUEL FEED AND RETURN HOSES AT THE BODY RAIL LINES TO PREVENT FUEL LEAKAGE.
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Is the 1990 Oldsmobile Calais reliable?
NHTSA has 12 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 1990 Oldsmobile Calais. The most complained-about area is vehicle speed control.
Does the 1990 Oldsmobile Calais have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings. 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.