Oldsmobile 98 problems by year
172 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across 14 Oldsmobile 98 model years. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaint totals are lifetime counts — years that have been on the road longer accumulate more reports.
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most reported problem | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 27 | 0 | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 1997 | 30 | 0 | Seat Belts | |
| 1996 | 10 | 0 | — | |
| 1995 | 30 | 0 | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 1994 | 16 | 0 | — | |
| 1993 | 13 | 0 | — | |
| 1992 | 38 | 0 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 1991 | 47 | 0 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 1990 | 17 | 0 | — | |
| 1989 | 11 | 0 | — | |
| 1988 | 10 | 0 | — | |
| 1987 | 15 | 0 | — | |
| 1986 | 13 | 0 | — | |
| 1985 | 9 | 0 | — |
How to read this. Complaints are unverified reports owners file with NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation, counted once per case number. Raw totals are not adjusted for sales volume, and recent model years have had less time on the road. “Most complained” flags years well above the model’s median; treat it as a signal for deeper research, not a verdict. This page is not affiliated with Oldsmobile.