1994 Oldsmobile 88 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 17%of 63 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1994 Oldsmobile 88, 17% of the 63 complaints for this model year. 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.
“While driving 20 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The consumer restarted the vehicle, but it was hard to shift. The dealership was aware of the problem but was unable to resolve the issue. The cause was not determined. Please provide more information.”
NHTSA complaint #10108535, filed 2005-01“Vehicle will shut down unexpectedly and without prior warning. Intermittently vehicle will crank back up immediately, but there were times that it will not.dealer and mechanic have not been able to dulpicate defect. Cause was unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #868914, filed 2000-08“Vehicle experiencing engine failure continually, replacement of the faulty throttle position sensor and plenium (which was warped and allowing coolant to short out the senbsor) did not rectify failure. Mjsd”
NHTSA complaint #548281, filed 1999-08“Randomly engine cut off. Dealer was contacted,and major repairs were made. Yet, vehicle still has same problem. Dealer replaced plenium and throttle sensor at 93710 miles, however continues to stall.”
NHTSA complaint #845805, filed 1999-09“Vehicle was parked outside and another consumer saw smoke and flames coming out of the engine, vehicle was on fire. The fire department put out the fire, and has not been able to determine what caused the fire.”
NHTSA complaint #830292, filed 1998-11Related 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 1994 Oldsmobile 88
16 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 Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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