1995 Oldsmobile 88 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 18%of 117 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 133,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the air bags of the 1995 Oldsmobile 88, 18% of the 117 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 133,000 miles. 5 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.
“I was driving down highway 95 in manning so. Carolina and all of a sudden I heard this big bang and saw my windshield smashed and then noticed the airbag on the passenger side deployed! I didn't hit anything nor anything hit me nor hit any bumps! I was traveling from maine to florida.”
NHTSA complaint #10650902, filed 2014-10, 137,300 miles“I was driving about 50 MPH on the highway in a decent rain storm with a buddy of mine. All of the sudden boom the passenger air bag went off! Very frightening. The windshield shattered, the glove compartment is permanently open. Unknown cause.”
NHTSA complaint #10725744, filed 2015-06, 85,000 miles“The front passenger side air bag exploded while driving at 30 MPH. The dealership indicated that the explosion occurred because the air bag sensor located under the passenger seat, became wet and shorted out.”
NHTSA complaint #10074414, filed 2004-06, 130,000 miles“While traveling 40 MPH and without any indication, the driver's air bag deployed. Dealer had been contacted. The consumer was knocked out for about three seconds and was burned.”
NHTSA complaint #10041970, filed 2003-11, 160,000 miles“The contact owns a 1995 Oldsmobile 88. While driving at 10 MPH, the front driver side air bags deployed without warning. The contact was injured and required medical attention. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 173,000. The VIN was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10723660, filed 2015-06, 173,000 milesAir 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 1995 Oldsmobile 88
21 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsSteering
14 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 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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