1997 Oldsmobile 88 Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 6%of 101 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the seat belts of the 1997 Oldsmobile 88, 6% of the 101 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Due to the design and the improper installment of the passenger's side seat belt, the receptacle is stabbing the passenger's side occupant in the back, making it impossible to seat an occupant in the passenger's side seat. Dealer refused to correct the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #813117, filed 1997-06“Rear restraints in vehicle are very difficult to latch. The passenger opposite of the restraint has to buckle the belt for the occupant . Dealer will be contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #816323, filed 1997-09Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 4 | 5% |
| 1998 | 3 | 2% |
| 1997 | 6 | 6% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 9 | 8% |
| 1994 | 2 | 3% |
| 1993 | 4 | 5% |
| 1992 | 5 | 7% |
| 1991 | 1 | 6% |
| 1990 | 3 | 13% |
| 1989 | 4 | 15% |
| 1988 | 4 | 11% |
| 1987 | 1 | 6% |
| 1986 | 1 | 5% |
| 1985 | 1 | 14% |
| 1984 | 2 | 22% |
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 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsAir bags
5 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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