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#BS-1991-OLD88-625C

1991 Oldsmobile 88

Based on reports from 16 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
16
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Recalls
2
TSBs
3
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 16 complaints, 1 crashes, 1 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation ComponentsHIGH

4 owners reported service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components issues — failures commonly reported around 115K miles.

!Inspect the BrakesMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components (4 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Where the complaints fall

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components4 (25%)
Brakes2 (13%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder1 (6%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline1 (6%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip1 (6%)
Seat Belts1 (6%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission1 (6%)
Electrical System:ignition:module1 (6%)

1991 Oldsmobile 88: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components Issues

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components complaints account for 25% of all reports filed for the 1991 Oldsmobile 88, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 115,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 115K-mile mark.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 1991 Oldsmobile 88, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder Issues

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 1991 Oldsmobile 88, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 1991 Oldsmobile 88, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1991 Oldsmobile 88. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

06E043000Oct 2006

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

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 MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.

91V167000Oct 1991

PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL

WHEN APPLIED, THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER ASSEMBLY MAY RELEASE ONE OR MORE TEETH, REDUCING THE CABLE LOAD TO THE REAR BRAKES.

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 16 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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1991 Oldsmobile 88: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1991 Oldsmobile 88?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1991 Oldsmobile 88 is related to the service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components, with 4 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1991 Oldsmobile 88 reliable?
The 1991 Oldsmobile 88 has 16 complaints, 1 crash reports, and 1 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 1991 Oldsmobile 88 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1991 Oldsmobile 88 have any recalls?
Yes, the 1991 Oldsmobile 88 has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Oldsmobile 88 problems start?
Based on 2 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 115,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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