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TiresPart report

1996 Oldsmobile 88 Tires Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
7%of 92 total for the year
Median mileage
49,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the tires of the 1996 Oldsmobile 88, 7% of the 92 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 49,000 miles.

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.

“Tire size p20570r15, original equipment on Oldsmobile, 88, 1996 with 22,000 miles. All 4 tires have developed protrusions and bubbling out on inner walls. The front disc brakes and rotors and pads were replaced.”

NHTSA complaint #888171, filed 2001-05

Tires: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
199821%
199711%
199667%
199423%
199311%
199223%
198927%
198838%
1987211%
1985457%

Other parts of the 1996 Oldsmobile 88

Engine cooling
23 complaints
Electrical system
11 complaints
Air bags
10 complaints
Fuel system
10 complaints
Brakes
6 complaints
Body and structure
6 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
5 complaints
Vehicle speed control
4 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
Exterior lighting
3 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Steering
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1996 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology