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1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight LS 4dr Sedan

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1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight – front Unverified
Photo: 1998 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight, front right, 01-18-2023 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the H-body (1986–1999); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 1998 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight, front right, 01-18-2023 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: 1997 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight LS in Light Beige Metallic, Front Right, 03-17-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: 1990 Oldsmobile 88 Royale by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: Olds 88 (Classic) by Take Me Higher at en.wikipedia, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: 1998 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight, rear right, 01-18-2023 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight LS 4dr Sedan is a 3.8-liter V6 sedan with an automatic 4-speed and front-wheel drive. It starts at $23,400 MSRP and is rated at 21 mpg combined.

EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 27 mpg highway (21 mpg combined).

The Eighty-Eight measures 201.6 inches long on a 110.8-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,459 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$23,400 ($48,470 *)
Engine
Engine Type3.8L V6
Displacement3.8 L
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
TransmissionAutomatic 4-speed
Fuel Economy
City17 MPG
Highway27 MPG
Combined21 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular Gasoline
Tank Capacity18 gal
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front15-in. aluminum alloy
Wheels Rear15-in. aluminum alloy
Dimensions & Weight
Length201.6 in
Width74.7 in
Height55.7 in
Wheelbase110.8 in
Ground Clearance5.6 in
Curb Weight3,459 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front38.7 in
Headroom Rear38.3 in
Legroom Front42.5 in
Legroom Rear38.7 in
Shoulder Room Front59 in
Shoulder Room Rear58.3 in
Hip Room Front55.4 in
Hip Room Rear55.4 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

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Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Frontal – driver ★★★★★
Frontal – passenger ★★★★★
Side crash Not rated
Rollover Not rated
Tested variant: 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty Eight 4-DR

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1996 Oldsmobile EIGHTY EIGHT.

95 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1996 Oldsmobile EIGHTY EIGHT

Owner Complaints

95 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1996 Oldsmobile EIGHTY EIGHT (5 mention a crash, 9 a fire, 4 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Engine And Engine Cooling22
Electrical System11
Air Bags10
Fuel System10
Gasoline10
Hydraulic6
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Oct 10, 2017 · Fuel/Propulsion System Fire
“FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR LEAKED FUEL CAUSING FIRE,WHEN IT STARTED UP,I WAS PARKED IN A PARKING LOT THAT HAD A FIRE EXTINGUISHER”
Jul 4, 2017 · Structure
“WHILE WASHING THE CAR A CHIP CAME OFF THE TRUNK. THERE AFTER THE PAINT CONTINUED TO FLAKE OFF THE REST OF THE CAR. THE CAR HAS LESS THAN 100,000 MILES”
Oct 29, 2015 · Engine Fire
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 OLDSMOBILE 88. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES…”
Aug 19, 2015 · Air Bags
“1996 OLDSMOBILE 88. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE AIRBAG EXPLOSION. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE STARTED THE VEHICLE, THE PASSENGER AIR BAG DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON. THE AIR BAG DAMAGED THE…”
Mar 6, 2012 · Fuel System, Gasoline Fire
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 OLDSMOBILE 88 LS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE MADE A LOUD NOISE WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED AND THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC…”

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 1996 OLDSMOBILE EIGHTY EIGHT. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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