1992 Oldsmobile 88 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 10%of 73 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the electrical system of the 1992 Oldsmobile 88, 10% of the 73 complaints for this model year. 3 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Consumer was traveling up a hill and transmission started slipping, vehicle had white smoke coming from rear. Consumer pulled over and lifted hood, flames were coming form beneath. Vehicle was destroyed before fire department could get there. Possible engine failure.”
NHTSA complaint #882738, filed 2001-03“Driving vehicle, coming to toll booth 300 ft away; grayish smoke came from under hood. Other people noticed heavy black smoke. Toll official called fire dept; vehicle in flames before fire dept arrived; was towed to yard. Ins. Co. Will look at vehicle if moved to dealer. Possible engine failure.”
NHTSA complaint #814177, filed 1997-07“The volume control on the steering wheel shorted out. It started to get hot, then it smoked and then there was a small spark and a small flame. It completely melted. This caused the airbag to deploy.”
NHTSA complaint #756157, filed 2001-12“Transmission failure; also, anti-lock brake sensors/front whel bearings/battery/alternator/power door locks malfunctioned and molding on top of windshield came loose.”
NHTSA complaint #511677, filed 1996-11Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 9 | 12% |
| 1998 | 15 | 9% |
| 1997 | 14 | 14% |
| 1996 | 11 | 12% |
| 1995 | 13 | 11% |
| 1994 | 10 | 16% |
| 1993 | 7 | 9% |
| 1992 | 7 | 10% |
| 1991 | 2 | 13% |
| 1990 | 3 | 13% |
| 1989 | 2 | 7% |
| 1988 | 1 | 3% |
| 1987 | 1 | 6% |
| 1986 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1992 Oldsmobile 88
27 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsEngine cooling
9 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 Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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