1988 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser 4dr Wagon
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The 1988 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser 4dr Wagon is a 5.0-liter V8 wagon with an automatic 4-speed and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $16,190 MSRP and is rated at 18 mpg combined.
EPA fuel-economy estimates are 15 mpg city and 22 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).
The Custom Cruiser measures 220.0 inches long on a 115.9-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,244 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Wagon |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $16,190 ($44,478 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 5.0L V8 |
| Displacement | 5 L |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-speed |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 15 MPG |
| Highway | 22 MPG |
| Combined | 18 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 15-in. |
| Wheels Rear | 15-in. |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 220 in |
| Width | 79 in |
| Height | 58 in |
| Wheelbase | 115.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,244 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39 in |
| Headroom Rear | 39 in |
| Legroom Front | 42 in |
| Legroom Rear | 37 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 60 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 60 in |
| Hip Room Front | 55 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 55 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1988 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser 4dr Wagon with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1988 Oldsmobile CUSTOM CRUISER. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jun 16, 1989 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
A SMALL NYLON BUSHING IN THE CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL MAY SLIP OUT OF PLACE, CAUSING INTERMITTENT AND UNEXPECTED INCREASES IN ENGINE SPEED OR DIESELING (ENGINE RUN ON WITH IGNITION OFF).
Consequence: SERVO ROD ASSEMBLY COULD CATCH ON ENGINE COMPONENTS ANDRESULT IN A STUCK THROTTLE WITH POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: INSTALL A NEW BUSHING IN CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL.
NHTSA campaign 89V102000
1 owner complaint to NHTSA for the 1988 Oldsmobile CUSTOM CRUISER
Owner Complaints
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA for the 1988 Oldsmobile CUSTOM CRUISER. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1988 OLDSMOBILE CUSTOM CRUISER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.