1993 Oldsmobile 88 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 15%of 74 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1993 Oldsmobile 88, 15% of the 74 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,200 miles. 5 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“When stopping at a traffic light engine idled, causing the driver to put the vehicle in neutral. Consumer contacted dealer on three separate occasions, but problem still occurs.”
NHTSA complaint #10050282, filed 2003-12, 35,200 miles“Dt: the contact stated engine mounts came out with chassis while driving the vehicle approximately 5-7 MPH. The service dealer and the aaa mechanic stated they had never seen anything like this before. The vehicle could not be repaired, so it will have to be junked.”
NHTSA complaint #10129428, filed 2005-07“While driving vehicle on highway driver noticed smoke coming from engine, when owner pulled vehicle over the engine burst into flames , the fire department had to put fire out twice because it had restarted after the first time they put it out.”
NHTSA complaint #806668, filed 1996-12“While driving the vehicle started to smoke in the driver's side of the engine,blew up and caught on fire. Appraiser claims the fire may have been a result of radiator or transmiision which blew up in the fire.”
NHTSA complaint #829062, filed 1998-11“When driving at any speed vehicle hesitated upon accelerating from a stop. Also, there was a clicking and banging noise within the motor without prior warning.”
NHTSA complaint #846790, filed 1999-09Related recalls
- 96V015000Jan 23, 1996Vehicle description: passenger vehicles manufactured from august 1991 through july 1995. The transmission oil cooler line can separate when the vehicle is…Covers: Oldsmobile 88 1992–1993, Silhouette 1992–1995, Chevrolet Lumina APV 1992–1995 +5 more
Related service bulletins
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 30 | 39% |
| 1998 | 76 | 46% |
| 1997 | 27 | 27% |
| 1996 | 23 | 25% |
| 1995 | 21 | 18% |
| 1994 | 11 | 17% |
| 1993 | 11 | 15% |
| 1992 | 9 | 12% |
| 1991 | 1 | 6% |
| 1990 | 5 | 21% |
| 1989 | 2 | 7% |
| 1988 | 5 | 14% |
| 1987 | 3 | 17% |
| 1986 | 3 | 16% |
| 1984 | 3 | 33% |
Other parts of the 1993 Oldsmobile 88
21 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 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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