MYRModel Year Report

1992 Oldsmobile 88

● Typical for this model
1992 Oldsmobile 88
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:50:16.078Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Oldsmobile 88 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1992 highlighted. 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 1992: 74 complaints 1992 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
1992: 74 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19814
19823
19849
19857
198619
198718
198840
198927
199024
199116
199274
199374
199463
1995117
199692
1997101
1998164
199977
20000

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

SERVICE BRAKES 46%

46% of complaints: service brakes — 34 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH INJURY
AIR BAGS 18%

18% of complaints: air bags — 13 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASH INJURY
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HAVE BEING HIT FROM BEHIND CONSUMER'S VEHICLE PUSHED INTO BUILDING, AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AT ANY TIME. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20020826

DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY UPON 12:00 (FRONTAL) COLLISION. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950914

DRIVER AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY DURING FRONT END COLLISION. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950825

POWER TRAIN 15%

15% of complaints: power train — 11 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and cooling unit and lines.

FIRE
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 14%

14% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 10 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and cooling system.

FIRE
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 OLDSMOBILE 88. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE ENGINE SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED, BUT THE CONTACT HAD TO WAIT 30 MINUTES ON ONE OCCASION.

NHTSA ODI report, 20070604

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 11%

11% of complaints: electrical system — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing front underhood and alternator/generator/regulator.

FIRE INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19920127 — PE (closed 19920522)

FUEL LINE CONNECTOR FAILS

I 19930210 — PE (closed 19930503)

FUEL LINE FAILURE

I 19940128 — PE (closed 19940630)

INADVERTENT SHIFT OF TRANSMISSION

I 19940131 — PE (closed 19940524)

TURBOCHARGER MALFUNCTION

I 19940630 — EA (closed 19950630)

INADVERTENT SHIFT OF TRANS

R 19960322 — power train

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 1991 THROUGH JULY 1995. THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINE CAN SEPARATE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN LOW TEMPERATURES IN COMBINATIO

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINES.

Campaign 96V015000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1992 Oldsmobile 88 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (34 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 96V015000 (power train) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1988 ● 1994 ● 1993

WORST YEARS

■ 1998 ◆ 1995 ◆ 1997

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FAQ

Is the 1992 Oldsmobile 88 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1992 Oldsmobile 88 is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1992 Oldsmobile 88?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 46% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1992 Oldsmobile 88 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.