Complaints
99
Crashes
14
Fires
1
Injuries
25
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1999 Oldsmobile Bravada Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#17 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:59,373 mi
Crash-related:1
#26 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
Avg mileage:74,190 mi
#35 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Oldsmobile Bravada.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic Transmission | 7 | 1 | — | 59,373 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 6 | — | — | 74,190 mi | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Airbags | 4 | 4 | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 1 | — | — | — |
Automatic Transmission
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
59,373
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
74,190
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
4
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Horn
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Control Arm
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Electrical
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1999 Oldsmobile Bravada — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1999 Oldsmobile Bravada reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 1999 Oldsmobile Bravada has 99 NHTSA complaints, 14 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Automatic Transmission with 7 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1999 Oldsmobile Bravada?
Top reported problems: Automatic Transmission (7 complaints, avg 59,373 mi); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline (6 complaints, avg 74,190 mi); Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal (5 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1999 Oldsmobile Bravada?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 66,212 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1999 Oldsmobile Bravada?
NHTSA complaints for the 1999 Oldsmobile Bravada include 14 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 25 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1999 Oldsmobile Bravada have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1999 Oldsmobile Bravada as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1999 Oldsmobile Bravada?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Oldsmobile Bravada reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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