1997 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1997 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 4 on record.
1997 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
1997 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight recalls 0
No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 1997 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
1997 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 1997 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
About the Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
The Oldsmobile 88 is a full-size car that was produced by the Oldsmobile Division of GM from 1949 until 1999. From 1950 until 1974, the 88 was the division's most popular line, particularly the entry-level models such as the 88 and Dynamic 88. The 88 series was also an image leader for Oldsmobile, particularly in the model's early years (1949–51), when it was one of the best-performing automobiles, thanks to its relatively small size, light weight, and advanced overhead-valve high-compression V8 engine. This engine, originally designed for the larger and more luxurious C-bodied 98 series, also replaced the straight-8 on the smaller B-bodied 78. With the large, high-performance Oldsmobile Roc…
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