1988 Oldsmobile 98Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 10 owner complaints about the 1988 Oldsmobile 98, most often about the steering. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 15, 1999. Updated daily.
Where the 1988 Oldsmobile 98 has problems
10 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 4 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1988 Oldsmobile 98 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1988 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
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
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- Not rated
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1988 Oldsmobile 98, and the recalls they led to.
- THROTTLE NON-RETURNNo recall
- SUDDEN ACCELERATIONNo recall
- ANTI LOCK BRAKESNo recall
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