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1994 Oldsmobile 98Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 16 owner complaints about the 1994 Oldsmobile 98, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 6, 2003. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1994 Oldsmobile 98 has problems
16 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
5Air bags5 crash/fire/injury
3Service brakes, hydraulic2 crash/fire/injury
3Engine and engine cooling
2Seats
2Fuel system, gasoline
1Service brakes, air
1Seat belts
1Structure
1Tires
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 5 | 5 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 3 | 2 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes, air | 1 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
1994 Oldsmobile 98 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Oldsmobile.
Best & worst years
1994 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
'67'68'71'72'74'75'77'79'80'81'82'83'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What 98 owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION CAUSING A MINOR FIRE, ALSO AIRBAGS BROKE WINDSHIELD. *AK
WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH VEHICLE HIT A SMALL TREE, BOTH AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. CONSUMER RECEIVED BURNS TO RIGHT SIDE OF FACE/ BLEEDING BEHIND RIGHT EYE, AND A FRACTURED NOSE. STILL UNDER MEDICAL ATTENTION. *AK *JB
WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, UPON IMPACT, THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WILL BE NOTIFIED. *AK
Own a 1994 98?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.