1999 Oldsmobile 88 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 8%of 77 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 brakes of the 1999 Oldsmobile 88, 8% of the 77 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.
“Speed sensor has malfunctioned, causing ABS light and traction control light to illuminate on the dash. Consumer has contacted the dealer, replaced right front wheel hub and bearings due to water intrusion into sensor. Module, electronic brkae, and traction control also replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #857790, filed 2000-03“Brake fluid soaked rear brake linings. Dealer now says that front rotors are warped due to excessive heat and must be replaced at our expense. The rear wheel cylinders were replaced under warranty and the rear brake shoes were washed /cleaned.”
NHTSA complaint #758113, filed 2002-02“While in stop and go traffic vehicle momentarily lost steering control and brakes for 5 or more second before control was restored, vehicle was taken to dealer for inspection, and informed consumer that nothing could be found.”
NHTSA complaint #869829, filed 2000-09“There is an unusual sound coming from front door when turning, and brakes lock up. Consumer states that transmission does not always engage when in reverse and forward after some stops.”
NHTSA complaint #879267, filed 2001-01Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 6 | 8% |
| 1998 | 20 | 12% |
| 1997 | 11 | 11% |
| 1996 | 6 | 7% |
| 1995 | 14 | 12% |
| 1994 | 16 | 25% |
| 1993 | 21 | 28% |
| 1992 | 27 | 37% |
| 1991 | 9 | 56% |
| 1990 | 4 | 17% |
| 1989 | 2 | 7% |
| 1988 | 3 | 8% |
| 1987 | 1 | 6% |
| 1986 | 4 | 21% |
| 1984 | 1 | 11% |
Other parts of the 1999 Oldsmobile 88
30 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Oldsmobile 88
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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