1993 Oldsmobile 88 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 8%of 74 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 81,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the fuel system of the 1993 Oldsmobile 88, 8% of the 74 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 81,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 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.
“The contact owns a 1993 Oldsmobile 88. The vehicle was purchased as is from an independent dealer. One week later, while driving 60 MPH in the rain, water flooded into the vehicle. The entire rear floorboard was soaked with water. The dealer stated that nothing could be done. The transmission failed one week after the water damage and was replaced. An independent mechanic inspected the vehicle and discovered that the fuel pump and filter were rusted. The vehicle was repaired. While driving and attempting to stop the vehicle, the brakes failed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10240200, filed 2008-08, 120,000 milesFuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 13 | 17% |
| 1998 | 20 | 12% |
| 1997 | 9 | 9% |
| 1996 | 10 | 11% |
| 1995 | 3 | 3% |
| 1994 | 1 | 2% |
| 1993 | 6 | 8% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 1 | 6% |
| 1990 | 2 | 8% |
| 1989 | 5 | 19% |
| 1986 | 2 | 11% |
Other parts of the 1993 Oldsmobile 88
21 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsElectrical system
7 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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