1999 Oldsmobile 88 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 10%of 77 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 68,140miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1999 Oldsmobile 88, 10% of the 77 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 68,140 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“On occasional hard acceleration the vehicle shudders and does not accelerate. This has caused safety concerns when merging with traffic. It can also shudder at part throttle but that's more of an annoyance than safety issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10289445, filed 2009-10, 69,000 miles“Complete loss of dash lighting. Intermitent lost of instrument digital indicators I.e. Mileage, transmission indicator and radio/clock readout. Factory trained personnel beat on dash and pulled on wires both times along with complete disassembly of dash board. Both times the lights started working on their own. We are beginning to experience failure with intermitent lost of lights and digital indication again. Dealer wants to wait until they go out completely. Hazard exist when driving expecially at night with no dash lights or indicators.”
NHTSA complaint #723427, filed 2000-05“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“There is a clunking noise in rear which occurs at any time, and is becoming worse/ louder. Struts have been replaced and adjustments have been made on the gas tank, however the noise is still occurring, dealer can not find any problems.”
NHTSA complaint #874642, filed 2000-11“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 2001-01Related recalls
- 99V089000Apr 26, 1999Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 4t65e automatic transmissions. These vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 102…Covers: Oldsmobile 88 1999, Buick Lesabre 1999, Pontiac Bonneville 1999
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 8 | 10% |
| 1998 | 10 | 6% |
| 1997 | 12 | 12% |
| 1996 | 5 | 5% |
| 1995 | 4 | 3% |
| 1994 | 6 | 10% |
| 1993 | 18 | 24% |
| 1992 | 11 | 15% |
| 1991 | 1 | 6% |
| 1990 | 1 | 4% |
| 1989 | 1 | 4% |
| 1988 | 1 | 3% |
| 1986 | 2 | 11% |
Other parts of the 1999 Oldsmobile 88
30 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsBrakes
6 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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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