MYRModel Year Report

1989 Oldsmobile Calais

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1989 Oldsmobile Calais
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:50:21.514Z

Only 18 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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.

Only 18 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Oldsmobile Calais Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1989 highlighted. 1984: 0 complaints 1984 1985: 3 complaints 1985 1986: 7 complaints 1986 1987: 5 complaints 1987 1988: 18 complaints 1988 1989: 18 complaints 1989 1990: 12 complaints 1990
1989: 18 complaints
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YearComplaints
19840
19853
19867
19875
198818
198918
199012

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 18 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

4 of 18 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

FIRE
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.

NHTSA ODI report, 19961114

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

4 of 18 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2 of 18 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

CRASH
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INTERMITTENT SUDDEN ACCELERATIONS FROM COMPLETE STOP, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL/ONE ACCIDENT. *SKD

NHTSA ODI report, 19950713

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

2 of 18 total reports mention: service brakes, hydraulic.

SEATS

2 of 18 total reports mention: seats.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19900329 — fuel system, gasoline

FRONT FUEL FEED HOSE ASSEMBLY COULD CRACK OR SEPARATE AT THE COUPLING ON THE ENGINE END OF THE HOSE ASSEMBLY, ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

Remedy: REPLACE FRONT FUEL FEED HOSE ASSEMBLY.

Campaign 90V042000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19921103 — fuel system, gasoline

FRONT FUEL FEED HOSE ASSEMBLY COULD CRACK OR SEPARATE AT THE COUPLING ON THE ENGINE END OF THE HOSE ASSEMBLY, ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

Remedy: REPLACE FRONT FUEL FEED HOSE ASSEMBLY.

Campaign 92V150000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1989 Oldsmobile Calais — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 90V042000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 92V150000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1989 Oldsmobile Calais reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1989 Oldsmobile Calais?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1989 Oldsmobile Calais have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

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