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1993 Oldsmobile 88 brakes problems

Owners reported brakes problems in 24 complaints for the 1993 Oldsmobile 88, 24% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
24 24% of this year's complaints
Crashes and fires
1 and 0
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

What the data shows

These complaints mention 1 crash.

What owners wrote

Consumer was driving at approximately 30 MPH in dry conditions, was about 1-2 cars lengths behind another vehicle, had to make panic stop. ABS brakes became inoperative, causing the consumer to rearend vehicle in front.

Crash

Tl*the contact owns a 1993 oldsmobile 88. The vehicle was purchased as is from an independent dealer. One week later, while driving 60 MPH in the rain, water flooded into the vehicle. The entire rear floorboard was soaked with water. The dealer stated that nothing could be done. The transmission failed one week after the water damage and was replaced. An independent mechanic inspected the vehicle and discovered that the fuel pump and filter were rusted. The vehicle was repaired.

Reported at 120,000 miles, February 2008

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