1988 Oldsmobile 98 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1988 Oldsmobile 98 recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1988 Oldsmobile 98.

Most common 1988 Oldsmobile 98 problems

Problem areas named in the 10 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Steering	4
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	3
Seat Belts	1
Electrical System	1
Equipment	1
Power Train	1

What owners report

1999-01-15, Steering
I WAS CHARGED FOR THE REPAIRS ON THE STEERING COLUMN. HAVE NOT CONTACTED THE DEALER ON THE INDICATOR LEVER GEAR.

1998-09-18, Equipment
POWER ANTENNA FAILURE CAUSES A TREMENDOUS AMOUNT OF HEAT GENERATED BY THE UNIT WHILE THE STRIPPED GEAR SPINS OUT OF CONTROL IN THE TRUNK OF THE VEHICLE, RUNNING DOWN THE BATTERY.

1997-01-28, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
FEELS AND HEARS A BUZZING SOUND WHEN PUSHING ON THE BRAKES, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE DURING DRY WEATHER. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

1996-08-20, Electrical System
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLS DUE TO IGNITION SYSTEM FAILURE. CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM 20 TIMES. *AK

1996-07-11, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM PULSATES, FOLLOWED BY LOSS OF BRAKING POWER OCCASIONALLY. *DH

1988 Oldsmobile 98 questions

Does the 1988 Oldsmobile 98 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1988 Oldsmobile 98 at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1988 Oldsmobile 98?

Based on 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (4), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (3), Seat Belts (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1988 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.