1997 Oldsmobile 88 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 8%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 8 complaints about the visibility of the 1997 Oldsmobile 88, 8% of the 101 complaints for this model year. 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.
“When the windshield washer is activated, the wipers sometimes fail to come on and the washer fluid continues to spray on the windshield, obscuring vision . Frantic manipulation of the control results in a return to normal operation. A serious accident could result from this failure.”
NHTSA complaint #722180, filed 2000-05“While driving on highway 60mph driver's windshield wiper do clean the windshield, but it appears as if they will fly off. Contacted the dealer, and dealer replaced the arm and blade, but the are worse than ever.”
NHTSA complaint #855143, filed 2000-01“Driver side windshield wiper blade chatters causing failure which results in poor visibility. Dealer cannot find the problem. Replaced the arm and blade from a stock car. Problem has become worst.”
NHTSA complaint #852421, filed 1999-11Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 2 | 3% |
| 1998 | 2 | 1% |
| 1997 | 8 | 8% |
| 1996 | 4 | 4% |
| 1995 | 8 | 7% |
| 1994 | 4 | 6% |
| 1993 | 2 | 3% |
| 1992 | 3 | 4% |
| 1990 | 1 | 4% |
| 1989 | 2 | 7% |
| 1987 | 1 | 6% |
| 1986 | 2 | 11% |
Other parts of the 1997 Oldsmobile 88
27 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsSeat belts
6 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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