MYRModel Year Report

1993 Oldsmobile 88

● Typical for this model
1993 Oldsmobile 88
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:55:16.590Z

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, 1993 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 1993: 74 complaints 1993 1994: 63 complaints 1994 1995: 117 complaints 1996: 92 complaints 1997: 101 complaints 1997 1998: 164 complaints 1999: 77 complaints 2000: 0 complaints 2000
1993: 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 31%

31% of complaints: service brakes — 23 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH
POWER TRAIN 24%

24% of complaints: power train — 18 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing cooling unit and lines and automatic transmission.

CRASH FIRE
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 18%

18% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 13 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

FIRE
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. *AW

NHTSA ODI report, 19950525

VEHICLE HAD A FIRE THAT STARTED IN ENGINE. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950407

AIR BAGS 11%

11% of complaints: air bags — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASH INJURY
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CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A SINGLE CAR ACCIDENT WHERE THE VEHICLE FLIPPED OVER WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45-53 MPH. BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *NLM

NHTSA ODI report, 20030109

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 11%

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

FIRE
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THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE STEERING COLUMN WAS REPLACED, NOW THE STEERING COLUMN IS SMOKING HOT AND THE TURN SIGNALS HAVE SHORTED OUT AND ARE NOT WORKING, THE CONSUMER CONTACTED...

NHTSA ODI report, 20020912

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19930305 — PE (closed 19930713)

FUEL LEAKS

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

1993 Oldsmobile 88 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (23 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (18 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (13 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 ● 1992

WORST YEARS

■ 1998 ◆ 1995 ◆ 1997

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FAQ

Is the 1993 Oldsmobile 88 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1993 Oldsmobile 88 is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1993 Oldsmobile 88?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1993 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.