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1990–1998 · 9 model years

Oldsmobile 98 recalls & problems by year

11 recalls and 228 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints199147 complaints
Most recalls19962 recalls
Crashes reported20in owner complaints
Injuries reported240 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
0132538501990: 17 complaints, 2 recalls1991: 47 complaints, 2 recalls1992: 38 complaints, 1 recalls1993: 13 complaints, 1 recalls1994: 16 complaints, 1 recalls1995: 30 complaints, 2 recalls1996: 10 complaints, 2 recalls1997: 30 complaints, 0 recalls1998: 27 complaints, 0 recalls199019911992199319941995199619971998
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
1998 98——0271020
1997 98——0300000
1996 98——2100020
1995 98——2301130
1994 98——1167160
1993 98——1131130
1992 98——1383020
1991 98——2476230
1990 98——2171130

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Service brakes, hydraulic59
  • Electrical system33
  • Air bags33
  • Engine and engine cooling32
  • Seat belts27
  • Power train21
  • Visibility16
  • Structure14