1995 Oldsmobile 88 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 11%of 117 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 147,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the electrical system of the 1995 Oldsmobile 88, 11% of the 117 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 147,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 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.
“I purchased a 1995 Oldsmobile delta 88 royale lss 4d sedan 6cy/3800 series 2. At seven seas auto 118 maple st. Manchester nh,03103. Paid 1,500 came with a 20-day plate and a state inspection. Now the car has a new alternator and everything passed inspection, according to the dealer. First thing, car was bought on the 8th. My birthday is on the 15th, yet the inspection is good for 07 not 06 like it should be. Second e-brake does not work and regular brakes don't work right, the ABS- brake light was always on. Third within 11 days of owning the car had to buy 3 batteries. …”
NHTSA complaint #10153832, filed 2006-03, 264,384 miles“Consumer called complaining about having track control system problems. Vehicle failed and manufacturer was not able to let her know why this happened. The traction off light appeared on the main cluster. The consumer tried to depress the traction button and it would not turn traction on again. Bpmv is shorted.”
NHTSA complaint #10042213, filed 2003-10, 49,826 miles“The contact owns a 1995 Oldsmobile lss. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the driver side air bag deployed without warning. The dealer discovered that the air bag deployed due to corrosion on a sensor underneath the seat. There were no injuries, deaths, or a police report. The current and failure mileages were 147,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10216705, filed 2008-02, 147,000 miles“Problems with check engine light illuminating, tail light popped out, as well as the vehicle stalled 9 times. The A/C did not work. The dealer replaced the air compressor and dryer. The dealer was unable to duplicate the stalling concerns but they did replaced the d.I.s module and the ECM to correct code po705. A few days later the vehicle stalled while stopped at a signal. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #10089150, filed 2004-08“Engine sputtered and was unable to accelerate. Dealer found failed wiring in system spark plug lines, causing plug failure and need to replace all lines. No accident, but I believe condition could have LED to engine failure under dangerous conditions.”
NHTSA complaint #703915, filed 1999-03Related service bulletins
- 10170494Dec 2, 2019This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 9 | 12% |
| 1998 | 15 | 9% |
| 1997 | 14 | 14% |
| 1996 | 11 | 12% |
| 1995 | 13 | 11% |
| 1994 | 10 | 16% |
| 1993 | 7 | 9% |
| 1992 | 7 | 10% |
| 1991 | 2 | 13% |
| 1990 | 3 | 13% |
| 1989 | 2 | 7% |
| 1988 | 1 | 3% |
| 1987 | 1 | 6% |
| 1986 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1995 Oldsmobile 88
21 complaintsEngine cooling
21 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsSteering
14 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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