MYRModel Year Report

1992 Oldsmobile 88

● Typical for this model
1992 Oldsmobile 88
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:57:16.105Z

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
74
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1992

Investigations
5

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

46% of complaints

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 1992: 74 complaints 1992 74 1993: 74 complaints 1994: 63 complaints 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 1990 1991: 16 complaints 1992: 74 complaints 1992 74 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 1992: 74 complaints 1992 74 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

1992: 74 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

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

Service brakes

46% · 34 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHINJURY

Air bags

18% · 13 reports

Most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Have being hit from behind consumer's vehicle pushed into building, and air bags did not deploy at any time. Please provide further information.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-08-26

Driver's side air bag did not deploy upon 12:00 (Frontal) collision. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-09-14

Driver air bag did not deploy during front end collision. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-08-25

Power train

15% · 11 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and cooling unit and lines.

FIRE

Engine and engine cooling

14% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and cooling system.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

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, 2007-06-04

Electrical system

11% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing front underhood and alternator/generator/regulator.

FIREINJURY

Safety timeline

1 recall · 5 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1992-01-27Preliminary evaluationClosed 1992-05-22 Fuel line connector fails
  2. I
    1993-02-10Preliminary evaluationClosed 1993-05-03 Fuel line failure
  3. I
    1994-01-28Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-06-30 Inadvertent shift of transmission
  4. I
    1994-01-31Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-05-24 Turbocharger malfunction
  5. I
    1994-06-30Engineering analysisClosed 1995-06-30 Inadvertent shift of trans
  6. R
    1996-03-22Power train96V015000 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…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the transmission oil cooler lines.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1992 Oldsmobile 88 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 34 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 13 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 11 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 96V015000 · Power train
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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