Oldsmobile Calais years to avoid
The Oldsmobile Calais years to avoid are 1989, 1988 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 1984 is the cleanest year on record.
124
Total complaints
9
Recall campaigns
1984–1990
Years covered
2
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Calais years to avoid
Every Calais year
Common questions
What are the worst Oldsmobile Calais years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Calais years to avoid are 1989, 1988. The cleanest year on record is 1984.
What is the best year for the Oldsmobile Calais?
By complaint volume, 1984 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Calais years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Oldsmobile Calais have?
Across all model years, the Calais has 9 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 124 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.