MYRModel Year Report

1999 Oldsmobile 88

● Typical for this model
1999 Oldsmobile 88
RENDERED 2026-09-17T05:40:17.774Z

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, 1999 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 1996: 92 complaints 1997: 101 complaints 1997 1998: 164 complaints 1999: 77 complaints 1999 2000: 0 complaints 2000
1999: 77 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 39%

39% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 30 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe and gasoline.

FIRE
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INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITH OUT ANY WARNING VEHICLE STALLED. ALSO, WHILE PULLING IN TO A PARKING LOT VEHICLE JUMPED FORWARD, AND THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT EXPLODED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20040218

THE CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE COME FROM MOTOR/ AND SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM UP UNDER THE HOOD. *MR *SCC FIRE STARTED WHILE AT THE GAS STATION. *TS

NHTSA ODI report, 20030613

VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED FOR THIS PROBLEM, AND DISCOVERED A MOUSE HAS BUILT A NEST IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20010713

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 14%

14% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 11 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing delivery and fuel pump.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13%

13% of complaints: electrical system — 10 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing interior/under dash and starter assembly.

FIRE
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THE VEHICLE'S REAR POWER WINDOW WIRE HARNESS CAUGHT FIRE WITHOUT WARNING. THE CAUSE HAS YET TO BE DETERMINED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

NHTSA ODI report, 20040510

OWNER TRIED TO START CAR AND THERE WAS A POPPING NOISE FROM UNDER THE HOOD. VEHICLE WOULD NOT START, AND SMOKE CAME FROM UNDER VEHICLE DUE TO THE ENGINE CATCHING ON FIRE. DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20000121

POWER TRAIN 10%

10% of complaints: power train — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and axle assembly.

SERVICE BRAKES 10%

10% of complaints: service brakes — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19990525 — power train

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4T65E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 102, "TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER SEQUENCE." A RETA

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE MANUAL VALVE/LINK ASSEMBLY WITH A REPLACEMENT MANUAL VALVE/LINK KIT, FEATURING A SPRING-TYPE FASTENER.

Campaign 99V089000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19990526 — RQ (closed 20020208)

TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER SEQUENCE

I 20021022 — EA (closed 20040309)

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

R 20040630 — fuel system, gasoline

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3800 V6 (L36) ENGINES AND CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, THE REGULATORS HAVE A MUCH HIGHER THAN USUAL RATE OF FUEL LEAKS. A LEAK CAN ALLOW FUEL T

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS WITH IMPROVED DIAPHRAGMS. THE RECALL WILL BE CONDUCTED IN PHASED MAILINGS. PHASE 1 BEGAN ON JUNE 30, 2004, AND PHASE 2 BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2004.

Campaign 04V090000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20070612 — EA (closed 20080501)

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1999 Oldsmobile 88 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (30 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 99V089000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 04V090000 (fuel system, gasoline) 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 1999 Oldsmobile 88 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1999 Oldsmobile 88 is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Oldsmobile 88?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 39% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1999 Oldsmobile 88 have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

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