Suspension Problems of Oldsmobile 88

Oldsmobile 88 owners have reported 10 suspension related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common suspension problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's front suspension (6 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Suspension related problems of Oldsmobile 88


Recently reported Suspension problems of Oldsmobile 88

The Front Suspension problem

The suspension moves up and down vigoursly which causes loss of vehicle control which could result in an accident. Dealer cannot determine the cause of the problem.   Read details...

The Suspension problem

The contact owns a 1999 Oldsmobile 88. The contact stated that while reversing out of a driveway, the front end of the vehicle lowered without warning. Due to the failure, the contact lost power steering assist as the steering wheel would spin with no control.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Stabilizer Bar problem

While driving down the road vehicle pulls to the right. Steering is not stable at all. When driving over a bridge and hits a bump in the road and the steering wheel vibrates. Stopped vehicle and took a look, the belt was about to fall off the front bushing stablizer bar. Tighten it.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem

A low pitch hum emanating from the rear of vehicle, vehicle taken to several dealerships, none able to located problem, on 12/17/00 the noise became louder, service department declared vehicle too danagerous to drive and replaced right wheel bearing assembly unit. Cj   Read details...




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