1994 Oldsmobile 88 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 6%of 63 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 147,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the air bags of the 1994 Oldsmobile 88, 6% of the 63 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 147,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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 owned a 1994 Oldsmobile 88 royale. While driving approximately 10 MPH, the contact's vehicle was suddenly rear ended. The front driver and passenger seats fell backwards and the bolts that held the seats detached. As a result, the seats disengaged from the floorboard of the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed. A police report was filed. The driver sustained injuries to the leg, knee, head, shoulder, arm, and hand. The contact sustained injuries to the neck, back, knees, and ribs. Both required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10928533, filed 2016-11, 147,000 miles“Airbag light stays on while driving. Dealer has been contacted, and had the vehicle numerous times regarding the problem. Repairwork done, but problem still exists. Provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #834582, filed 1999-02“The airbag light comes on while driving which indicates that there is a safety problem with the airbag. In the event of an accident air bag would not protect the occupant.”
NHTSA complaint #835963, filed 1999-03Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 | 6 | 4% |
| 1997 | 5 | 5% |
| 1996 | 10 | 11% |
| 1995 | 21 | 18% |
| 1994 | 4 | 6% |
| 1993 | 7 | 9% |
| 1992 | 13 | 18% |
| 1989 | 2 | 7% |
| 1988 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1994 Oldsmobile 88
16 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 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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