MYRModel Year Report

1995 Oldsmobile 88

◆ Worse than typical
1995 Oldsmobile 88
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:54:11.647Z

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than 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, 1995 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 1994: 63 complaints 1994 1995: 117 complaints 1995 1996: 92 complaints 1997: 101 complaints 1997 1998: 164 complaints 1999: 77 complaints 2000: 0 complaints 2000
1995: 117 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.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 18%

18% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 21 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe.

FIRE
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THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD EXPLODED AND THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THIS OCCURRED WHEN THE CONSUMER STARTED THE VEHICLE. ENGINE BACK FIRED, AND SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. WHEN CONSUMER CHECKED UNDER THE HOOD IT WAS ON FIRE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20040419

AIR BAGS 18%

18% of complaints: air bags — 21 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal and sensor/control module.

CRASH INJURY DEATH
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 OLDSMOBILE 88. WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS INJURED AND REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150605

WHILE TRAVELING 40 MPH AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION, THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYED. DEALER HAD BEEN CONTACTED. *AK THE CONSUMER WAS KNOCKED OUT FOR ABOUT THREE SECONDS AND WAS BURNED. *SCC *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20030930

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 OLDSMOBILE DELTA 88. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 2 MPH, BOTH OF THE FRONT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT HAD NOT BEEN INVOLVED IN A CRASH NOR WAS THERE ANY TYPE OF IMPACT MADE TO THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130612

STEERING 14%

14% of complaints: steering — 16 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic power assist system and pump.

CRASH
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SOMEONE IN 3RD LANE CUT IN FRONT TO MAKE AN OFF RAMP EXIT, VEHICLE SWERVED/LOST CONTROL, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19950504

Also filed under SUSPENSION

SERVICE BRAKES 13%

13% of complaints: service brakes — 15 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12%

12% of complaints: electrical system — 14 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing module and 12v/24v/48v battery.

CRASH FIRE
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I PURCHASED A 1995 OLDSMOBILE DELTA 88 ROYALE LSS 4D SEDAN 6CY/3800 SERIES 2. AT SEVEN SEAS AUTO 118 MAPLE ST. MANCHESTER NH,03103. PAID 1,500 CAME WITH A 20-DAY PLATE AND A STATE INSPECTION.

NHTSA ODI report, 20060327

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19940727 — exterior lighting

A SPRING IN THE HEAD LAMP PORTION OF THE HEAD PARK LAMP SWITCH CAN FAIL PREVENTING LATCHING OF THE HEAD LAMP PORTION OF THE SWITCH IN THE "ON" POSITION.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT HEAD/PARK LAMP SWITCH BUILD DATE CODES AND REPLACE SWITCHES WITH SUSPECT DATE CODES.

Campaign 94V138000 — check if this car was fixed

▮ 1995 — complaint volume: 117

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1995 Oldsmobile 88 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (21 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (21 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (16 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 94V138000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1988 ● 1994 ● 1993

WORST YEARS

■ 1998 ◆ 1997 ● 1996

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FAQ

Is the 1995 Oldsmobile 88 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1995 Oldsmobile 88 is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1995 Oldsmobile 88?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 18% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1995 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.