- Worst Model Year:
- 1999
- Worst Complaint:
- hard to start
We don't have a lot of complaints on file for the Oldsmobile Eighty Eight (although feel free to add yours here) -- probably because it's so old, no one bothers to post complaints anymore.
The 1997 Oldsmobile Eighty Eight has the most complaints, & the most-reported problem is with the 1999 Eighty Eight for hard to start.
Worst Reported Problems with the Eighty Eight
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#1: hard to start on the 1999 Eighty Eight
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#2: engine won't crank over when key is turned on the 1996 Eighty Eight
Latest Owner Complaints About the Eighty Eight
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intermittent no start after filling with gas -- 1994 Eighty Eight:
After filling with gas, car fails to start. Usually happens in warm weather. If I wait 10 15 minutes it will start again. This has happened several times. very frustrating. Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 1994 Eighty Eight owners.
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transmission fluid is mixing with the oil -- 1997 Eighty Eight:
Took it to 3 different people no one knows what to do and want to replace motor gasket? Will that help? Should I do it? Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 1997 Eighty Eight owners.
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engine blew up -- 1998 Eighty Eight:
First of all I loved My olds 88,She was my first car,BUT she emptied my wallet, I bought her at an auction for 500$ in 07 when I just turned 18,first thing out of the box was the intake manifold which seems to be a common thing with GM,next was the radiator then the head gaskets then the fuel ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 1998 Eighty Eight owners.
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rear suspension squeaking -- 1997 Eighty Eight:
yea its so awful that i tear up my subwoofers so it cant be heard. between Feb. 13-17 2009, i was heading to work and on the way i have to pass these massive humps not speed bumps speed humps and i went slow over it cause there was a State Trooper right behind me and as the car was coming off ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 1997 Eighty Eight owners.
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ac compressor gone bad -- 1997 Eighty Eight:
I made a small mistake - this same complaint was placed under Cooling System. I apologize for any mishaps. I got over excited that I found this site but next time I'll do better. so here it is: the ac just blows air, not hot nor cold, just air. so I went by my mechanic and he said I needed ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 1997 Eighty Eight owners.