1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass suspension problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Nar 05/21/2003 *mr water leak in trunk, missing absorber in rear door, suspension noise, 4 new tires replaced, new front brake pads and rotors, and coolant system leakage. *cb”
filed Aug 31, 2004
“Intermittently there is vibration and grinding sound in the front end of the vehicle. Dealer examined the vehicle and found that the wheel bearings wore out. Consumer claimed that this vehicle had had four wheel bearings since 1999.*ak”
filed Jul 14, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Cutlass years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 Cutlass | 11 | 14% |
| 1997 Cutlass | 8 | 8% |
| 1996 Cutlass | 5 | 4% |
| 1995 Cutlass | 6 | 4% |
| 1994 Cutlass | 8 | 5% |
| 1993 Cutlass | 8 | 6% |
| 1992 Cutlass | 3 | 2% |
| 1991 Cutlass | 6 | 3% |
| 1990 Cutlass | 2 | 2% |
| 1989 Cutlass | 7 | 6% |
| 1988 Cutlass | 8 | 11% |
| 1986 Cutlass | 1 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.