MYRModel Year Report

1991 Oldsmobile 88

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1991 Oldsmobile 88
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:57:59.899Z

Only 16 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 16 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
16

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1991

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1981: 4 complaints 1981 1982: 3 complaints 1984: 9 complaints 1985: 7 complaints 1985 1986: 19 complaints 1987: 18 complaints 1988: 40 complaints 1988 1989: 27 complaints 1990: 24 complaints 1991: 16 complaints 1991 16 1992: 74 complaints 1993: 74 complaints 1994: 63 complaints 1994 1995: 117 complaints 1996: 92 complaints 1997: 101 complaints 1997 1998: 164 complaints 1999: 77 complaints 2000: 0 complaints 2000
1981: 4 complaints 1981 1982: 3 complaints 1984: 9 complaints 1984 1985: 7 complaints 1986: 19 complaints 1986 1987: 18 complaints 1988: 40 complaints 1988 1989: 27 complaints 1990: 24 complaints 1991: 16 complaints 1991 16 1992: 74 complaints 1993: 74 complaints 1994: 63 complaints 1994 1995: 117 complaints 1996: 92 complaints 1996 1997: 101 complaints 1998: 164 complaints 1998 1999: 77 complaints 2000: 0 complaints 2000
1981: 4 complaints 1981 1982: 3 complaints 1982 1984: 9 complaints 1984 1985: 7 complaints 1985 1986: 19 complaints 1986 1987: 18 complaints 1987 1988: 40 complaints 1988 1989: 27 complaints 1989 1990: 24 complaints 1990 1991: 16 complaints 1991 16 1992: 74 complaints 1992 1993: 74 complaints 1993 1994: 63 complaints 1994 1995: 117 complaints 1995 1996: 92 complaints 1996 1997: 101 complaints 1997 1998: 164 complaints 1998 1999: 77 complaints 1999 2000: 0 complaints 2000

1991: 16 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19814
19823
19849
19857
198619
198718
198840
198927
199024
199116
199274
199374
199463
1995117
199692
1997101
1998164
199977
20000

Known problem areas

Only 16 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Service brakes

6 of 16 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY

Parking brake

3 of 16 total reports mention: parking brake, most commonly citing conventional.

Show complaint excerpts

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-12-17

Electrical system

2 of 16 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing module and ignition.

Vehicle speed control

1 of 16 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

Show complaint excerpts

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-04-22

Seat belts

1 of 16 total reports mentions: seat belts.

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. R
    1991-10-08Parking brake91V167000 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.

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    1993-05-03Engineering analysisClosed 1994-05-31 Fuel line failure
  3. R
    2006-10-18Fuel system, gasoline06E043000 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…

    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).

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Buy-smart checklist

1991 Oldsmobile 88 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 6 reports on file for this year.
  • Parking brake: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 91V167000 · Parking brake
  • Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1991 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 1991 Oldsmobile 88?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1991 Oldsmobile 88 have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-20 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.