1990 Oldsmobile Calais Problems
- Complaints
- 12filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1990 Oldsmobile Calais (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 1990 Oldsmobile Calais. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 3 complaints (25% of the total), followed by brakes (2) and body and structure (2). Of all complaints, 4 involved a crash, 4 an injury, 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 cooling3 25%
- Brakes2 17%
- Body and structure2 17%
- Air bags1 8.3%
- Seat belts1 8.3%
- Seats1 8.3%
- Steering1 8.3%
- Suspension1 8.3%
Example complaints
Body and structure: “The rear shock towers of the car have developed rust at the seam where they meet the trunk floor. This rust has caused holes to form, and therefore weakening the entire rear suspension system of the car, as well as the structure of the rear end. The holes also leak water into the trunk compartment in all types of weather. The seams have also torn into the front part of the rear wheel wells and now leak into the passenger compartment of the car. Several body shops have told me the only way to fix the problem is to tear out all of the old steel and put new steel in. …”
NHTSA complaint #702574, filed 1999-01Vehicle speed control: “When putting vehicle into reverse it took off at high speed without application of accelerator pedal. Vehicle stopped after hitting tree and fence. Dealer has seen the vehicle.*akas a result of the accident the rear of the vehicle was damaged, the driver also sustained injuries, broken ribs, cracked collar bone, spine injury and headaches.”
NHTSA complaint #896368, filed 2001-09Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 90V119000Jun 15, 1990Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsCovers: Oldsmobile Calais 1990, Buick Skylark 1990
Improperly torqued connections of front fuel feed and return hoses to fuel pipes at the body rail could loosen and leak fuel into the underhood area.
Recall details for the 1990 Oldsmobile Calais → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1990 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 1990 Oldsmobile Calais have?
NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 1990 Oldsmobile Calais as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1990 Oldsmobile Calais is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 3 complaints (25% of the total), followed by brakes with 2.
Has the 1990 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.
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.
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.