Oldsmobile / 88 / 1996
1996 Oldsmobile 88 problems
Owners have filed 113 complaints about the 1996 Oldsmobile 88 with NHTSA. Engine and engine cooling accounts for 21.2% of them — the clear leader, ahead of electrical system at 9.7%.
Complaints113
Crashes7
Fires9
Injuries13
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Engine and engine cooling 21.2% · 24
Electrical system 9.7% · 11
Air bags 8.8% · 10
Fuel system, gasoline 8.0% · 9
Power train 6.2% · 7
Service brakes, hydraulic 5.3% · 6
Tires 5.3% · 6
Structure 5.3% · 6
Severity
Of those complaints, 7 describe a crash, 9 describe a fire and 13 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 6 model years of the Oldsmobile 88 in this data, 1996 draws comparatively few complaints; 1998 is the outlier year.
Filings have fallen off, 6 in the last three years against 12 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 125,250 miles.
In owners' own words
Consumer called complaining about having problems with the engine. Also stated that the engine blow up and cause several problems to the vehicle. Also stated that there was a recall on 1996 for cracks on the engine and for the computer for the engine. Dealer was contacted and stated that had a problem with a few of the same vehicle with the same problem and that the manufacture is aware of it. Ts Engine and engine cooling · reported at 65,347 miles
Vehicle stalled twice due to the intake manifold gasket leaking antifreeze. Dealer replaced the intake manifold gasket, but vehicle continued to stall. *Ak 1996 Oldsmobile lss 88 stalled twice due to intake manifold gasket leaking antifreeze. Consumer had the intake manifold plenum and gaskets replaced as well as a new battery installed and a new starter and vehicle continued to stall. Engine and engine cooling · reported at 53,450 miles
Consumer cited the poor quality of materials used for the upper intake manifold and poor design around the egr stove pipe. *La the upper and lower intake gaskets were leaking, however the consumer did not believe that the upper intake plenum was replaced and over time the intake gaskets leaked again. Engine and engine cooling
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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