CarRecallWatchThe 1981 Oldsmobile 98 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (3 reports).
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2Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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1981 Oldsmobile 98 recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 1981 Oldsmobile 98.
Most common 1981 Oldsmobile 98 problems
Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
What owners report
FIRESTONE TIRE WAS 2 YEARS OLD, BUT UNUSED (SPARE TIRE). PUT ON RIGHT FRONT OF CAR BEFORE TRIP. DRIVEN 200 MILES AT 70MPH (ON I 75 SOUTH NEAR GAINESVILLE, FL) IN 95 DEGREE TEMPERATURE WHEN TREAD CAME OFF RIGHT FRONT TIRE. TIRE WAS STILL FULLY PRESSURIZED, JUST HAD NO TREAD. TREAD COMING OFF CAR LEFT BLACK RUBBER MARKS ACROSS PAINT ON FRONT FENDER AND TORE OFF PIECE OF CHROME (NEITHER CURRENTLY REPAIRED). FHP STOPPED AND INDICATED A NEARBY EXIT. DROVE VERY SLOWLY TO EXIT AND CHANGED TIRE. RETURNED HOME AND REPLACED TIRE. DID NOT REQUEST REFUND AS DAMAGED TIRE HAD NO TREAD REMAINING.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P21575R15 )
DISTRIBUTOR FAILED.
1981 Oldsmobile 98 questions
Does the 1981 Oldsmobile 98 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1981 Oldsmobile 98 at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 1981 Oldsmobile 98?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (3), Electrical System (1), Equipment (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1981 Oldsmobile 98 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
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