1997 Oldsmobile 88 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 5%of 101 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 64,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the air bags of the 1997 Oldsmobile 88, 5% of the 101 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 64,000 miles. 2 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.
“Air bags deployed prematurely. Very minor fender bender no damage to other car. Small fist size dent to the car in question. Noted from cop on seen, speed was less than 10 MPH. Air bags deployed and totaled inside of car. Sent 2 persons to hospital.”
NHTSA complaint #10221204, filed 2008-03, 64,000 miles“Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision with several trees, and neither air bags deployed. Dealer and manufacturer were not notified at this time. During the accident the axle broke. Also, radiator and battery busted.there were 2 injuries.”
NHTSA complaint #8012092, filed 2002-06“Consumer was driving approximately 5-10mph felt 2 sharp pulls to the right wthin seconds, dual airbags deployed without any warning , causing driver to black out and sustain minor injuries.”
NHTSA complaint #840998, filed 1999-06Air 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 1997 Oldsmobile 88
27 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 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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