1997 Oldsmobile 88 engine problems
30 complaints about engine have been filed for the 1997 Oldsmobile 88, which is 23% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 30 23% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 15
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 15 fires.
What owners wrote
While driving 65 MPH vehicle all of a sudden came to a stop. Owner did notice smoke coming from the vehicle. Fire department stated that the engine manifold leaked fuel onto the enigne, which started a fire. Fire was put out by the fire department. Vehicle has been totalled. Referenced in ea02-030
The consumer had taken the vehicle to the dealer to be inspected, and the mechanic determined that the plastic intake manifold had a crack, causing fluid to leak onto the engine. The water pump went out and the spark plugs, head gasket starter, and the accelerator cable was replaced.
Other problems reported for the 1997 Oldsmobile 88
- Electrical system 17 complaints