Oldsmobile 88 years to avoid
The Oldsmobile 88 years to avoid are 1998, 1995, 1997, 1996, 1992, 1999, 1993, 1994, 1988, 1986, 1989 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2000 is the cleanest year on record.
1,226
Total complaints
40
Recall campaigns
1967–2000
Years covered
11
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
88 years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | High complaint rate | 213 | |
| 1995 | High complaint rate | 150 | |
| 1997 | High complaint rate | 129 | |
| 1996 | High complaint rate | 113 | |
| 1992 | High complaint rate | 109 | |
| 1999 | High complaint rate | 106 | |
| 1993 | High complaint rate | 99 | |
| 1994 | High complaint rate | 91 | |
| 1988 | High complaint rate | 46 | |
| 1986 | High complaint rate | 33 | |
| 1989 | High complaint rate | 32 |
Every 88 year
Common questions
What are the worst Oldsmobile 88 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the 88 years to avoid are 1998, 1995, 1997, 1996, 1992, 1999, 1993, 1994, 1988, 1986, 1989. The cleanest year on record is 2000.
What is the best year for the Oldsmobile 88?
By complaint volume, 2000 has the cleanest NHTSA record among 88 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Oldsmobile 88 have?
Across all model years, the 88 has 40 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,226 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.