MYRModel Year Report

1986 Oldsmobile 88

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1986 Oldsmobile 88
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:02:07.468Z

Only 19 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 19 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Oldsmobile 88 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1986 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1981: 4 complaints 1982: 3 complaints 1984: 9 complaints 1984 1985: 7 complaints 1986: 19 complaints 1986 1987: 18 complaints 1987 1988: 37 complaints 1989: 27 complaints 1990: 24 complaints 1990 1991: 16 complaints 1992: 73 complaints 1993: 74 complaints 1993 1994: 63 complaints 1995: 117 complaints 1996: 92 complaints 1996 1997: 101 complaints 1998: 164 complaints 1999: 77 complaints 1999 2000: 0 complaints 2000
1986: 19 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19814
19823
19849
19857
198619
198718
198837
198927
199024
199116
199273
199374
199463
1995117
199692
1997101
1998164
199977
20000

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 19 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2 of 19 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

CRASH INJURY
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WHILE TRAVELING WENT INTO EXCESSIVE ACCELERATION WITHOUT INDICATION DUE TO CRUISE CONTROL BEING STUCK. AS A RESULT, CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT, AND WAS INJURED. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20000322

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2 of 19 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2 of 19 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

WHEELS

1 of 19 total reports mentions: wheels.

VISIBILITY

1 of 19 total reports mentions: visibility.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19860922 — suspension

THE LEFT AND RIGHT REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT STUD TO KNUCKLE ATTACHMENT MAY HAVE BEEN INADEQUATELY TIGHTENED.

Remedy: REPLACE AND TIGHTEN BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT STUD NUTS.

Campaign 86V122000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19870804 — PE (closed 19871130)

THROTTLE SYSTEM FAILURE

I 19870827 — EA (closed 19911127)

STALLING

I 19890306 — C (closed 19900116)

THROTTLE NON-RETURN

I 19890310 — PE (closed 19890517)

ANTI LOCK BRAKES

I 19890315 — PE (closed 19890728)

REAR BRAKE PIN

I 19890728 — EA (closed 19900727)

REAR BRAKE PIN

I 19890926 — PE (closed 19900326)

BRAKE FAILURE

I 19900326 — EA (closed 19910422)

BRAKE FAILURE

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1986 Oldsmobile 88 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 86V122000 (suspension) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1988 ● 1994 ● 1992

WORST YEARS

■ 1998 ◆ 1995 ◆ 1997

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FAQ

Is the 1986 Oldsmobile 88 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1986 Oldsmobile 88?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 11% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1986 Oldsmobile 88 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.