1994 Oldsmobile 88 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 25%of 63 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 16 complaints about the brakes of the 1994 Oldsmobile 88, 25% of the 63 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.
“Master & both rear wheel cylinders leaking brake fluid.my next door neighbor also had the same thing happen on his low mileage 1995 buick lesabre which is the same is the same platform. Seals on brake cylinders should not leak on such low mileage. This is a quality defect in my judgement and a safety problem. Thank you.”
NHTSA complaint #717114, filed 2000-01“Windshield wiper/washer-do not function properly unless wiper switch is turned to 'high' and then down to the interval I need. I had to pull off the highway at 70mph when I turned the washers on and the wipers did not come on. Oldsmobile has refused to correct. Air conditioning-knob fell off in my hand this afternoon. I cannot select the defrost mode and it is cold and raining. Abs modulator valve was replaced by Oldsmobile (I thought NHTSA would like to know). Air conditioning-evaporator was replaced at 38798 miles. …”
NHTSA complaint #712697, filed 1999-10“Driving & noticed ABS light on. Pulled over. Turned ignition on/off, according to manual. Light still on. Called & took vehicle to dealer. Mechanic said needed to replace 2 pmv valves & cr voltage. Then bled brakes.”
NHTSA complaint #822804, filed 1998-06Brakes: 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 1994 Oldsmobile 88
11 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsAir bags
4 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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