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NHTSA Crash Test Results
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Frontal Crash:
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Rating:
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Driver
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Passenger
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Side Crash:
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Rating:
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Front Seat
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Not Tested
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Rear Seat
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Not Tested
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Rollover Resistance:
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Rating:
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Rollover Resistance
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Not Tested
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The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) provides 3
different ratings -
full-width frontal crash test
,
side impact crash test
, and
rollover resistance
. The frontal crash test indicates how
well the safety features and restraints
will protect an occupant in a head-on
collision. The side-impact test conveys
the chance of a severe chest injury,
while the rollover resistance rating
estimates the risk of rolling over in a
single vehicle crash.
Go to
NHTSA
to learn more about these results.
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IIHS Crash Test Results
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IIHS Crash Test Results for the
1996 OLDSMOBILE 88/LS are not available in CARFAX Safety
& Reliability Ratings.
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Low-Speed Damage Repair
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Front Crash
Description:
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Front Crash Cost:
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Front into flat barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Front into angle barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Rear Crash
Description:
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Rear Crash Cost:
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Rear into flat barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Rear into pole
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Not tested by IIHS
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Average Damage Per
Test
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Not tested by IIHS
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Insurance Institute for Highway
Safety (IIHS) conducts four 5
mph crash tests to assess bumper
performance. These results
convey how well this
1996 OLDSMOBILE 88/LS
bumpers will protect the car
body from damage in low-speed
collisions.
Low-speed damage repair
costs are obtained from
the Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety,
Highway Loss Data
Institute.
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Injury, Collision, & Theft
Indicators
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Index:
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Score:
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Rating:
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Injury Index
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59
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Substantially better than average
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Collision Index
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81
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Average
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Theft Index
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24
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Substantially better than average
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These scores are stated
in relative terms, with
100 being the average
for all cars in each
category. Scores greater
than 100 represent
higher risk in each
category. For example,
an injury indicator
score of 122 means that
a passenger in this
model is 22% more likely
to be injured in an
accident.
The injury,
collision, and
theft indicators
for this
1996 OLDSMOBILE 88/LS
are provided by
the Insurance
Institute for
Highway Safety,
Highway Loss
Data Institute.
Learn
more
about these
results.
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Safety Recalls
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NHTSA Safety Recalls:
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Important: The following recalls were issued for the
1996 OLDSMOBILE 88/LS
by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA).
To find out if a specific
1996 OLDSMOBILE 88/LS
still has open recalls that require repair, CARFAX recommends contacting an
authorized dealership
for more information.
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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32,869
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NHTSA campaign number:
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95V204000
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Defective part or component:
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT
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Description:
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THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH A MALFUNCTION ALARM, LIGHTING AND LOCKING (MALL) MODULE THAT CAN CONTAIN A DAMAGED CAPACITOR. IF THE CAPACITOR IS DAMAGED, THE ""KEY IN THE IGNITION"" WARNING CHIME AND THE DRIVER SEAT BELT UNBUCKLED WARNING CHIME AND INDICATOR LAMP MAY NOT WORK. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 114, ""THEFT PROTECTION"" AND FMVSS NO. 208, ""OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."" IN ADDITION, OTHER CHIME REMINDER FUNCTIONS, INTERIOR LIGHTING CONTROLS, AND POWER DOOR LOCKING FEATURES ARE ALSO AFFECTED. CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE; THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE AWARE THAT THE KEY WAS LEFT IN THE IGNITION OR THAT THE SAFETY BELT WAS NOT BUCKLED. DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF REQUIRED, REPLACE THE MALL MODULE.
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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275,811
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NHTSA campaign number:
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96V116000
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Defective part or component:
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FUEL:FUEL INJECTION:ELECTRICAL
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Description:
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A BACKFIRE DURING ENGINE STARTING CAN CAUSE BREAKAGE OF THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD. THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A NO-START CONDITION AND POSSIBLY AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. DEALERS WILL UPDATE THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING. UNTIL THE CAMPAIGN REPAIR IS MADE, THE VEHICLE HOOD SHOULD BE SHUT WHENEVER STARTING THE VEHICLE TO REDUCE THE CHANCE OF PERSONAL INJURY.
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This 1996 OLDSMOBILE 88/LS safety recall information was provided by the Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety, Highway Data Loss Institute and is derived from the
National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration
list of safety recalls. Please call the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration Auto Safety Hotline at
1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236) to report safety defects or to obtain information on
cars, trucks, child seats, and highway or traffic safety. CARFAX does not review,
validate or edit the information and statements provided by the National Highway
Traffic and Saftey Administration, which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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J.D. Power Ratings
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J.D. Power and Associates uses selected highlights from the firm's quality and
customer satisfaction syndicated studies
to create the Power Ratings at the model-level. These ratings and awards are based on
model rankings within each vehicle segment, whereas Power Circle Ratings compare all
models across segments.
All information provided by J.D. Power and Associates is proprietary information owned
by J.D. Power and Associates and is protected by U.S. and international copyright law
and conventions. Reproduction of this information, in whole or in part, by any means
is prohibited without the express written consent of J.D. Power and Associates, other
than printing copies of the JDPA content by site visitors for their personal use. J.D.
Power and Associates® is a registered trademark of J.D. Power and Associates.
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Identifix Reliability Ratings
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Category:
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Comments:
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Rating:
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Engine
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No data from source
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Transmission & Driveline
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No data from source
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Steering & Suspension
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No data from source
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Brakes
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No data from source
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Heating & Air Conditioning
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No data from source
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Starting & Charging
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No data from source
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Accessories
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No data from source
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This
1996 OLDSMOBILE 88
reliability
information was provided by Identifix.
Identifix is the nation's largest technical
support service for the aftermarket auto repair
industry. CARFAX does not review, validate or edit
the information and statements provided by Identifix,
which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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Original Manufacturer Warranty
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Coverage:
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Years/Mileage:
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Basic
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3 years or 36,000 miles
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Drivetrain
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3 years or 36,000 miles
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Emissions
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2 years or 24,000 miles
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Corrosion
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6 years or 100,000 miles
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Transferable
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Transferable: no cost, unlimited owners covered.
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Roadside Assistance
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Roadside assistance and alternate transportation for 3 years or 36,000 miles.
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Safety Belt & Inflatable Restraint
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No data from source
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Specific Components
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8 years or 80,000 miles
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Notes:
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Manufacturer covers emissions components under basic warranty. Emissions coverage may vary by state. Refer to owners manual for specific details. Transferable: not cost, unlimited owners covered. Alignment and wheel balancing are considered maintenance after 7,500 miles. Basic warranty includes surface corrosion, batteries, adjustments, alternate transportation, roadside assistance, and tires.
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This 1996 OLDSMOBILE 88/LS warranty information
has been provided by J&L Warranty Pros.
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New Car Test Drive Review
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Summary:
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Pleasant performance, long on value.
By Paul A. Eisenstein, NewCarTestDrive.com
The Eighty Eights share basic chassis and powertrain components with the Buick LeSabre and Pontiac Bonneville, two of GM's more successful cars. It's curious to us that the Oldsmobile versions don't share the sales numbers. Maybe it's because Oldsmobile is still seeking to redefine its image. But be that as it may, the Eighty Eights--particularly the LSS--are very pleasant cars to drive. Quiet, powerful, roomy and well-appointed, they fall neatly between the even more conservative LeSabre and the brash sportiness of the Bonneville. It can be argued that they're not standouts in the world of automotive fashion. But value has a beauty all its own. |
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What's happening at Oldsmobile these days? Not much. Just your everyday, start-from-scratch renaissance. The folks at Oldsmobile got tired of hearing the words stodgy, conservative and out-of-date associated with their cars. So they're doing something about it. The slick Aurora sedan is the most obvious indication of fresh thinking at the old rocket division, but the popular Eighty Eight sedan lineup, particularly the LSS, has been getting its share of attention as well. Designed to appeal to a younger, less traditional set of buyers, Olds has separated the LSS from the rest of the Eighty Eight family to the extent that the Eighty Eight designation has been dropped from the name, though we include it with the rest of the family here. And if you're the type of gadget freak always interested in the newest and hottest technology, or simply someone who can't make it to the grocery store without a map, the Olds LSS will have even more appeal. Even though all the Eighty Eights have been freshened up for 1996, the evolution of the LSS doesn't show much from the outside. Its styling, though free of bright trim pieces, is still subdued and conservative by contemporary standards. But automotive beauty goes beyond what you can see from the outside, and the sober bodywork surrounds a competent large front-drive sedan with an excellent powertrain.
Read the complete
1996 Oldsmobile Eighty Eight LSS review
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© 2002 NewCarTestDrive.com
CARFAX does not review, validate or edit the information and statements provided by NewCarTestDrive.com, which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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Awards
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