MYRModel Year Report

1993 Oldsmobile Bravada

▲ Better than typical
1993 Oldsmobile Bravada
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:46:11.766Z

This year had at least 30% fewer 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
44
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1993

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

66% of complaints

Complaints per year

1991: 44 complaints 1991 1992: 56 complaints 1993: 44 complaints 1993 44 1994: 91 complaints 1995: 2 complaints 1995 1996: 77 complaints 1997: 104 complaints 1997 1998: 98 complaints 1999: 60 complaints 1999 2000: 76 complaints 2001: 33 complaints 2001 2002: 238 complaints 2003: 27 complaints 2003 2004: 13 complaints
1991: 44 complaints 1991 1992: 56 complaints 1992 1993: 44 complaints 1993 44 1994: 91 complaints 1994 1995: 2 complaints 1995 1996: 77 complaints 1996 1997: 104 complaints 1997 1998: 98 complaints 1998 1999: 60 complaints 1999 2000: 76 complaints 2000 2001: 33 complaints 2001 2002: 238 complaints 2002 2003: 27 complaints 2003 2004: 13 complaints 2004
1991: 44 complaints 1991 1992: 56 complaints 1992 1993: 44 complaints 1993 44 1994: 91 complaints 1994 1995: 2 complaints 1995 1996: 77 complaints 1996 1997: 104 complaints 1997 1998: 98 complaints 1998 1999: 60 complaints 1999 2000: 76 complaints 2000 2001: 33 complaints 2001 2002: 238 complaints 2002 2003: 27 complaints 2003 2004: 13 complaints 2004

1993: 44 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
199144
199256
199344
199491
19952
199677
1997104
199898
199960
200076
200133
2002238
200327
200413

Known problem areas

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

Service brakes

66% · 29 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHINJURY

Fuel system, gasoline

14% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing fuel injection system and injectors.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle failed to start as if it was not getting fuel. Although the dealer was alerted, no inspections were made.

NHTSA ODI report, 2006-06-12

Engine and engine cooling

7% · 3 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Driving vehicle, decided to stop at motel, returned from motel, noticed vehicle smoking, minutes later flames engulfed front of vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-05-03

Electrical system

7% · 3 reports

Most commonly citing fuses and circuit breakers and front underhood.

FIRE

Structure

5% · 2 reports

Most commonly citing door.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Owner experienced electrical problems with the door locks opening and closing by themselves, and at a later date the vehicle caught fire. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-05-31

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    1994-10-31Engineering analysisClosed 2000-02-28 ABS braking system
  2. R
    2006-05-04Fuel system, gasoline06E041000 Certain r&b, inc. Central multiport fuel injection (Cmfi) fuel return lines, models help 55163, napa balkamp 700-3270, and the connection 2560001, sold for use as replacement equipment for the…

    Remedy: R&b, inc. Will notify owners and at the customers request, either replace the fuel line or offer a full refund. The recall began on May 4, 2006. Owners may contact r&b, inc. At 215-712-5330.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. R
    2006-10-18Fuel system, gasoline06E043000 Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n G3727, with date codes X52911 through X60801 sequentially or X600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing…

    Remedy: Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. The recall began on October 18, 2006. Owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (Option 1).

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1993 Oldsmobile Bravada — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 29 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: 6 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 3 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 06E041000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1993 Oldsmobile Bravada reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1993 Oldsmobile Bravada is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1993 Oldsmobile Bravada?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 66% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1993 Oldsmobile Bravada have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

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