1992 Oldsmobile 88 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 27about this part
- Share
- 37%of 73 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 27 complaints about the brakes of the 1992 Oldsmobile 88, 37% of the 73 complaints for this model year. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Was driving at approximately 40mph when a deer appeared suddenly. Applied the brakes, but deer was hit by left side of vehicle on front grill. Vehicle stopped, but driver's air bag did not deploy. Driver hit upper part of chest & throat on steering wheel due to no air bag. Was at emergency room treatment. Wearing neck brace.”
NHTSA complaint #853170, filed 1999-11“On each occasion when I have applied the brakes vigorously enough to cause the ABS braking assistance funtion to be activated. The brakes remain fully engaged after brake pedal pressure has been removed. The vehicle can then be moved only by turning off the ignition and restarting the car, which resets the ABS controller. Complete loss of maneuvarability accompanies ABS engagement.”
NHTSA complaint #712463, filed 1999-09“Brakes: when driving on the street and approaching a stop sign, applied brakes and the pedal went completely to the floor and did not catch. Applied brakes again and the brakes worked. This has happened on several occasions. Had master cylinder and right rear wheel cylinder rebuilt.”
NHTSA complaint #818256, filed 1997-11“Antilock brake light comes on and stays on. Have had numerous conditions where antilock brakes have come on. Brought it to my mechanic 2 times, he has been unable to find any problems both times. Antilock brakes continue to fail.”
NHTSA complaint #732573, filed 2000-09“When coming to a stop or under 5mph begins to release the pedal, the ABS catches and kicks the brake pedal back out, jolting the vehicle. If it's wet and braking, the vehicle would slide. The ABS light comes on, vehicle works fine. Abs light goes off vehicle, there are problems.”
NHTSA complaint #812517, filed 1997-05Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 6 | 8% |
| 1998 | 20 | 12% |
| 1997 | 11 | 11% |
| 1996 | 6 | 7% |
| 1995 | 14 | 12% |
| 1994 | 16 | 25% |
| 1993 | 21 | 28% |
| 1992 | 27 | 37% |
| 1991 | 9 | 56% |
| 1990 | 4 | 17% |
| 1989 | 2 | 7% |
| 1988 | 3 | 8% |
| 1987 | 1 | 6% |
| 1986 | 4 | 21% |
| 1984 | 1 | 11% |
Other parts of the 1992 Oldsmobile 88
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 Oldsmobile 88
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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