1987 Oldsmobile Calais Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 120,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 23 mpgcombined, 2.5L 4-cyl FWD · 19 city / 29 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1987 Oldsmobile Calais (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1987 Oldsmobile Calais. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 5 complaints (100% of the total). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 120,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine cooling5 100%
Example complaints
Engine cooling: “Oil pump/balancer assembly on 2.5l 151ci. Tech 4 (not sure on specific years) can crack from normal wear, and destroy crank shaft and engine. The balancer assm. And oil pump are located in oil pan. A simple replacement of oil pump assm. When lifter noise is present, or when metal filings are found in oil, will save you from replacing engine. This assembly will eventually stop pumping oil and ruin engine. Save yourself time and money and do-it-yourself. But don't drive the car with these problems! This pump will run you $275 at dealership, but this beats a new engine. …”
NHTSA complaint #10070058, filed 2004-01, 120,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
0% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 120,000 and 120,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1987 Oldsmobile Calais version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calais FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 19 | 29 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Calais FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 19 | 30 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Calais FWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,350 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 88V032000Mar 15, 1988Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsCovers: Oldsmobile Calais 1987, Pontiac Grand AM 1987, Buick Skylark 1987
The fuel feed or fuel return hose at the engine may rub against a shift lever on the 5 speed transaxle.
Recall details for the 1987 Oldsmobile Calais → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1987 Oldsmobile Calais.
Other model years of the Oldsmobile Calais
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 12 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1989 | 18 | — | 2 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1988 | 18 | — | 2 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1987 | 5 | 120,000 | 1 | — | 23 | — | Not enough data |
| 1986 | 7 | 221,000 | 2 | — | 23 | — | Not enough data |
All Oldsmobile Calais model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1987 Oldsmobile Calais have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1987 Oldsmobile Calais as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1987 Oldsmobile Calais is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 5 complaints (100% of the total).
Has the 1987 Oldsmobile Calais been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1987 Oldsmobile Calais get?
The EPA rates the 1987 Oldsmobile Calais (Calais, 2.5L 4-cyl) at 23 mpg combined, 19 city and 29 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,900 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 1987 Oldsmobile Calais reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 120,000 miles and the middle half falls between 120,000 and 120,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.