Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade:
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What breaks on a 1982 Oldsmobile 88
Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.
Engine & Cooling
430.8%
Fuel & Propulsion
215.4%
Median failure at 117,000 miles
Suspension
215.4%
Body & Structure
215.4%
Brakes
215.4%
Electrical System
17.7%
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 117,000 milesGrimes, IN
FUEL 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
NHTSA complaint #10422912 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 117,000 milesGrimes, IN
FUEL 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
NHTSA complaint #10422912 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Virginia B, VA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
IGNITION SYSTEM PROBLEMS, REPLACED CAP, ROTOR AND WIRING. *MJS
NHTSA complaint #553587 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Virginia B, VA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
TIMING CHAIN FAILED. *MJS
NHTSA complaint #553587 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Virginia B, VA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MOTOR MOUNT AND TRANSMISSION MOUNT BROKEN, REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. *MJS
NHTSA complaint #553587 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Virginia B, VA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
EXHAUST TAILPIPE LEAKING AND THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER IS MISSING. *MJS
NHTSA complaint #553587 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Virginia B, VA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
BRAKE SHOES CRACKED. *MJS
NHTSA complaint #553587 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Virginia B, VA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
EXHAUST TAILPIPE LEAKING AND THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER IS MISSING. *MJS
NHTSA complaint #553587 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Virginia B, VA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
THE MASTER CYLINDER HYDROBOOST UNIT EXPERIENCED LEAKING. *MJS
NHTSA complaint #553587 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Virginia B, VA
STRUCTURE
MOTOR MOUNT AND TRANSMISSION MOUNT BROKEN, REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. *MJS
NHTSA complaint #553587 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Virginia B, VA
SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR
THE LEFT SIDE SWAYBAR BUSHINGS MISSING, THE STABILIZER LINK BUSHINGS ARE CRACKED, SPLIT AND BROKEN. *MJS
NHTSA complaint #553587 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Virginia B, VA
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR
THE LEFT SIDE SWAYBAR BUSHINGS MISSING, THE STABILIZER LINK BUSHINGS ARE CRACKED, SPLIT AND BROKEN. *MJS
NHTSA complaint #553587 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Morristown, MN
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
BUMPER MOUNTINGS DETERIORATED, CAUSING BUMPER TO FALL OFF.
NHTSA complaint #515189 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.