CarRecallWatchThe 1985 Oldsmobile 98 has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 fire, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Steering (5 reports).
1Recalls
9Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1985 Oldsmobile 98 recalls
Most common 1985 Oldsmobile 98 problems
Problem areas named in the 9 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Steering | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 2 |
| Power Train | 1 |
What owners report
CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING, THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE, CONSUMER THEN PULLED OVER AND LOOKED UNDER THE VEHICLE AND DISCOVERED A SMALL FIRE AND THE DRIVETRAIN AXLE WAS ON THE GROUND, THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED, CONSUMER STATES HE WAS INJURED.*JB
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK
WHEN STEERING IS COLD IT IS HARD TO TURN, IN THE SUMMER TIME IT WORKS WELL. DESCRIBE .*AK
'COLD POWER STEERING'. *SD
SEAT BELT RETRACTOR; FAILURE ON THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR, SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT. *AK
1985 Oldsmobile 98 questions
Does the 1985 Oldsmobile 98 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1985 Oldsmobile 98: Equipment:Other:Labels. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1985 Oldsmobile 98?
Based on 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (5), Vehicle Speed Control (2), Seat Belts (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 1985 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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