1981 Oldsmobile 98Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1981 Oldsmobile 98, most often about the electrical system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 9, 2000. Updated daily.
Where the 1981 Oldsmobile 98 has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1981 Oldsmobile 98 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1981 vs. every other 98 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 98 median. How we score
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- Caution
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