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1995 Oldsmobile 98Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 30 owner complaints about the 1995 Oldsmobile 98, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year1.0× the 98 median · #4 of 13 years by complaints
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints306 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem6Engine and engine cooling

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 22, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1995 Oldsmobile 98 has problems

30 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine and engine cooling60
Visibility50
Air bags53
Service brakes, hydraulic40
Power train30
Wheels20
Electrical system20
Equipment20
Fuel system, gasoline21
10 other systems131

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

1995 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.

–no report yet

Exterior lighting: headlights

Recall 94V-190 · Oct 4, 1994 · 1,997 vehicles

Risk. SUDDEN LOSS OF HEADLAMPS CAN CAUSE REDUCED DRIVER VISIBILITY WHICH CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

1995 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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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What 98 owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

COOLANT WARNING LIGHT CAME ON---A LARGE POOL OF COOLANT UNDER CAR AFTER STOPPING---INSPECTION OF CAR SHOWED RETAINING CLIPS WERE BROKEN, BUT SENSOR STILL IN PLACE
Complaint 9006559 · Jul 11, 2002
THE BOLTS THAT HOLD THE ENGINE MOUNTS TO THE STEERING COLUMN BROKE OFF WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS GOING AT 60MPH, RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
Complaint 844130 · Aug 3, 1999
QWHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE LOSES TOTAL POWER. THERE IS NO INDICATION THAT THE VEHICLE IS GOING TO LOSE POWER. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
Complaint 818587 · Feb 6, 1998

Own a 1995 98?

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