Total Complaints
13 filings
OLDSMOBILE 88 · model year
1982 OLDSMOBILE 88
13 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1982OLDSMOBILE88 carries 13 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 1982 88 is engine and engine cooling:engine with 2 filings, followed by structure:body:bumpers (1) and electrical system:ignition (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 13 investigation files overlapping the 1982 88. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
13
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 |
| STRUCTURE | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20110901FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1982 OLDSMOBILE DELTA 88 EQUIPPED WITH A SPECTRA FUEL TANK. WHILE REFUELING THE FUEL TANK, FUEL OVERFLOWED ONTO THE GROUND. THE MANUFACTURER SUGGESTED THAT THE CONTACT HAVE THE FUEL TANK REPLACED BUT THE CONTACT DENIED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 117,000. UPDATED 10/4/11 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED ON AUGUST 6, 2011, HE PURCHASED A NEW SPECTRA GAS TANK. AFTER INSTALLING THE TANK, HE WENT TO THE GAS STATION. WHEN THE PUMP HANDLE WAS PULLED , IT WOULD SHUT OFF AND GAS WOULD SPLASH BACK ON THE CONSUMER. UPDATED 02/01/12
Mileage: 117,000
20110901FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1982 OLDSMOBILE DELTA 88 EQUIPPED WITH A SPECTRA FUEL TANK. WHILE REFUELING THE FUEL TANK, FUEL OVERFLOWED ONTO THE GROUND. THE MANUFACTURER SUGGESTED THAT THE CONTACT HAVE THE FUEL TANK REPLACED BUT THE CONTACT DENIED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 117,000. UPDATED 10/4/11 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED ON AUGUST 6, 2011, HE PURCHASED A NEW SPECTRA GAS TANK. AFTER INSTALLING THE TANK, HE WENT TO THE GAS STATION. WHEN THE PUMP HANDLE WAS PULLED , IT WOULD SHUT OFF AND GAS WOULD SPLASH BACK ON THE CONSUMER. UPDATED 02/01/12
Mileage: 117,000
20001128ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
TIMING CHAIN FAILED. *MJS
20001128ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
IGNITION SYSTEM PROBLEMS, REPLACED CAP, ROTOR AND WIRING. *MJS
20001128ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MOTOR MOUNT AND TRANSMISSION MOUNT BROKEN, REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. *MJS
20001128STRUCTURE
MOTOR MOUNT AND TRANSMISSION MOUNT BROKEN, REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. *MJS
20001128SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR
THE LEFT SIDE SWAYBAR BUSHINGS MISSING, THE STABILIZER LINK BUSHINGS ARE CRACKED, SPLIT AND BROKEN. *MJS
20001128SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR
THE LEFT SIDE SWAYBAR BUSHINGS MISSING, THE STABILIZER LINK BUSHINGS ARE CRACKED, SPLIT AND BROKEN. *MJS
20001128SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
BRAKE SHOES CRACKED. *MJS
20001128ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
EXHAUST TAILPIPE LEAKING AND THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER IS MISSING. *MJS
20001128ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
EXHAUST TAILPIPE LEAKING AND THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER IS MISSING. *MJS
20001128SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
THE MASTER CYLINDER HYDROBOOST UNIT EXPERIENCED LEAKING. *MJS
19970424STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
BUMPER MOUNTINGS DETERIORATED, CAUSING BUMPER TO FALL OFF.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1982 OLDSMOBILE 88 have?▼
The 1982 OLDSMOBILE 88 has 13 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1982 OLDSMOBILE 88?▼
The most-complained component for the 1982 OLDSMOBILE 88 is ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION.
Is the 1982 OLDSMOBILE 88 safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
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Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
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