Model year record

1994 Oldsmobile 88

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 91 owner complaints on file.

Oldsmobile 88, 1992–1999 generation
Pictured: the 1992–1999 generation. Cutlass, CC0 · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 94V138000

Exterior lighting: headlights: switch

Component
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
1,487
Reported to NHTSA
1994-08-02
Owners notified
1994-07-27

Defect description

A SPRING IN THE HEAD LAMP PORTION OF THE HEAD PARK LAMP SWITCH CAN FAIL PREVENTING LATCHING OF THE HEAD LAMP PORTION OF THE SWITCH IN THE "ON" POSITION.

Safety risk

THE HEAD LAMPS WOULD NOT STAY ILLUMINATED RESULTING IN REDUCED DRIVER VISIBILITY.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT HEAD/PARK LAMP SWITCH BUILD DATE CODES AND REPLACE SWITCHES WITH SUSPECT DATE CODES.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip9—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline6—
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator5—
Structure: body5147,000 mi
Air bags3147,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner3—
Structure: frame and members3110,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer3—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery2—
Electrical system: horn2—
Electrical system: ignition2—
Power train2—
Power train: automatic transmission2—
Service brakes, air: antilock2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder2—
Suspension: rear2—
Tires2—
Unknown or other2—
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module1—
Electrical system: ignition: switch1—
Electrical system: starter assembly1—
Engine and engine cooling1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1—
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1—
Exterior lighting: headlights1—
Fuel system, other1—
Latches/locks/linkages198,164 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1—
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1—
Power train: manual transmission1—
Seat belts: front: retractor1—
Seat belts: rear/other1—
Seats: front assembly: power adjust1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: drum1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections1—
Steering: rack and pinion: rack1—
Structure: body: hood1—
Suspension1—
Suspension: front1—
Vehicle speed control1—
Visibility: power window devices and controls1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor1—

The 1993 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1995 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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All Oldsmobile 88 recalls by year

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