1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais SL 4dr Sedan
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- Photo: 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais Quad 442 W41 Coupé in Bright Red, front left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1985 Oldsmobile Calais in White, front left, 09-20-2025 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais Quad 442 W41 Coupé in Bright Red, rear right by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1985 Oldsmobile Calais in White, rear left, 09-20-2025 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais SL 4dr Sedan is a 2.3-liter inline-4 sedan with an automatic 3-speed and front-wheel drive. It starts at $11,595 MSRP and is rated at 25 mpg combined.
EPA fuel-economy estimates are 21 mpg city and 31 mpg highway (25 mpg combined).
The Cutlass Calais measures 178.0 inches long on a 103.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,549 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $11,595 ($31,854 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.3L I4 |
| Displacement | 2.3 L |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Automatic 3-speed |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 21 MPG |
| Highway | 31 MPG |
| Combined | 25 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
| Tank Capacity | 13 gal |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 13-in. |
| Wheels Rear | 13-in. |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 178 in |
| Width | 66 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.4 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,549 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37 in |
| Legroom Front | 42 in |
| Legroom Rear | 34 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais SL 4dr Sedan 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 CUTLASS CALAIS. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
May 19, 2006 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
NHTSA campaign 06E043000
74 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1988 Oldsmobile CUTLASS
Owner Complaints
74 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1988 Oldsmobile CUTLASS (5 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Hydraulic | 33 |
| Service Brakes | 33 |
| Structure | 9 |
| Electrical System | 6 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 6 |
| Parking Brake | 5 |
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 CUTLASS CALAIS. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.