MYRModel Year Report

1995 Oldsmobile 88

◆ Worse than typical
1995 Oldsmobile 88
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:49:55.834Z

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. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1981: 4 complaints 1982: 3 complaints 1984: 9 complaints 1984 1985: 7 complaints 1986: 19 complaints 1987: 18 complaints 1987 1988: 37 complaints 1989: 27 complaints 1990: 24 complaints 1990 1991: 16 complaints 1992: 73 complaints 1993: 74 complaints 1993 1994: 63 complaints 1995: 117 complaints 1995 1996: 92 complaints 1996 1997: 101 complaints 1998: 164 complaints 1999: 77 complaints 1999 2000: 0 complaints 2000
1995: 117 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19814
19823
19849
19857
198619
198718
198837
198927
199024
199116
199273
199374
199463
1995117
199692
1997101
1998164
199977
20000

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 11%

11% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 13 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
AIR BAGS 9%

9% of complaints: air bags — 10 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY DEATH
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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

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 6%

6% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 7 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
STEERING 5%

5% of complaints: steering — 6 distinct reports on file.

AIR BAGS 5%

5% of complaints: air bags — 6 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
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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

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

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 (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (7 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 ● 1992

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:engine:gasoline, accounting for 11% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1995 Oldsmobile 88 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.