1990 OLDSMOBILE 88 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
28
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1990 OLDSMOBILE 88
The 1990 OLDSMOBILE 88 has received a total of 28 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical Systemignitionmodule (3 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (2 complaints), and Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1990 OLDSMOBILE 88
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1990 OLDSMOBILE 88, potentially affecting up to 155 vehicles.
Recall 91V034000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH
| 116 vehicles affected
Defect: CARS WERE BUILT MISSING A WIRE BETWEEN THE DIGITAL CLUSTER AND THE DIMMER CONTROL, THEREBY FAILING TO PROVIDE AT LEAST TWO LEVELS OF LIGHTING.
Consequence: VEHICLES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 101.
Remedy: REWIRE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE DIMMER SWITCH AND THE DIGITAL CLUSTER.
View full details →Recall 90E043004 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
| 39 vehicles affected
Defect: THREADED INFLATOR COMPONENTS MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY WHICH MAY ALLOW COMPONENTS TO SEPARATE WHEN INFLATOR RECEIVES A SIGNAL TO DEPLOY THE AIR BAG.
Consequence: INFLATOR COMPONENT SEPARATION ALLOWS HOT COMBUSTION GASESTO ESCAPE INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURIES TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
Remedy: REPLACE AIR BAG MODULES CONTAINING POTENTIALLY DEFECTIVE INFLATORS.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1990 OLDSMOBILE 88
28 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1990 OLDSMOBILE 88. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
DT: 1990 OLDSMOBILE DELTA 88. THE CONTACT STATED THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT DOES NOT STAY CLOSED. THE CONTACT CALLED OLDSMOBILE, AND THEY STATED SEAT BELTS WOULD NOT GET FIXED BECAUSE IT WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT YET BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM OCCURRED FOR A MONTH. THE SEAT BELT DID NOT WORK. THE CONTACT HAD TO PUT HIS SEA BELT INTO THE PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT. *AK
THE REAR BRAKE LINE BROKE RENDERING THE VEHICLE WITH NO BRAKES. *PH *JB
HAS ANYONE COMPLAINED THAT THE SEAT BELTS ON THE 1990 OLDSMOBILE 88 ROYALE? THEY ALWAYS LAY ACROSS THE OCCUPANTS NECK? IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT, I THINK YOU MIGHT BE HURT MORE IF YOU HAD THE BELT ON BECAUSE OF ITS POSITION. I THINK IT COULD BREAK YOUR NECK! IN ADDITION, IT MIGHT CUT INTO YOUR NECK IF YOU STOP SHORT AND ARE FORCED FORWARD. THE PERSON'S HEIGHT DOES NOT MATTER; BECAUSE IT WORKS ITS WAY TOWARDS YOUR NECK ON EVERYONE. THEY ARE NOT ADJUSTABLE ON THIS MODEL OF CAR. IS OLDSMOBILE AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM, AND WHAT CAN BE DONE ABOUT IT? THOMAS FIORENZE TS
HOOD STRUTS FAIL TO HOLD ESPECIALLY IN COLDER WEATHER, ENGINE TENDS TO STALL ON RIGHT-TURN HIGHWAY ON-RAMPS OR SHARP RIGHT TURNS WITH 5 GALLONS OR LESS IN THE TANK, (ORIGINAL) SILVER PAINT IS PEELING BADLY FROM ENGINE HOOD AND BEGINNING NOW ON ROOF AS WELL. *AK
HOOD STRUTS FAIL TO HOLD ESPECIALLY IN COLDER WEATHER, ENGINE TENDS TO STALL ON RIGHT-TURN HIGHWAY ON-RAMPS OR SHARP RIGHT TURNS WITH 5 GALLONS OR LESS IN THE TANK, (ORIGINAL) SILVER PAINT IS PEELING BADLY FROM ENGINE HOOD AND BEGINNING NOW ON ROOF AS WELL. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1990 OLDSMOBILE 88
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1990 OLDSMOBILE 88 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1990 OLDSMOBILE 88
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1990 OLDSMOBILE 88
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the OLDSMOBILE 88
- 1985 OLDSMOBILE 88 — 7 complaints
- 1986 OLDSMOBILE 88 — 33 complaints
- 1987 OLDSMOBILE 88 — 22 complaints
- 1988 OLDSMOBILE 88 — 46 complaints
- 1989 OLDSMOBILE 88 — 32 complaints
- 1990 OLDSMOBILE 88 (current)
- 1991 OLDSMOBILE 88 — 16 complaints
- 1992 OLDSMOBILE 88 — 109 complaints
- 1993 OLDSMOBILE 88 — 99 complaints
- 1994 OLDSMOBILE 88 — 91 complaints
- 1995 OLDSMOBILE 88 — 150 complaints
Other OLDSMOBILE Models
- OLDSMOBILE ALERO — 2,934 total complaints
- OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS — 2,251 total complaints
- OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE — 1,598 total complaints
- OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA — 1,346 total complaints
- OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE — 1,277 total complaints
- OLDSMOBILE AURORA — 1,038 total complaints
- OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA — 625 total complaints
- OLDSMOBILE 98 — 417 total complaints