1988 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
Only 1 complaint 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 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1988
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1988: 1 complaint
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 0 |
| 1985 | 0 |
| 1986 | 10 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 17 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 2 |
Known problem areas
Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
1 of 1 total report mentions: electrical system, most commonly citing ignition.
Show complaint excerpts
Sometimes engine shuts down while driving the vehicle. Please describe.
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-04-29
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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1989-07-20Vehicle speed control89V102000 A small nylon bushing in the cruise control servo bail may slip out of place, causing intermittent and unexpected increases in engine speed or dieseling (Engine run on with ignition off).
Remedy: Install a new bushing in cruise control servo bail.
Buy-smart checklist
1988 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 89V102000 · Vehicle speed control
FAQ
- Is the 1988 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser 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 1988 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1988 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-09-20 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.