CarRecallWatchThe 1989 Oldsmobile 98 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 1 fire, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (5 reports).
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11Owner complaints
2Crashes reported
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1989 Oldsmobile 98 recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 1989 Oldsmobile 98.
Most common 1989 Oldsmobile 98 problems
Problem areas named in the 11 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Seats | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
What owners report
DT: CONSUMER PURCHASED A. HEATER SWITCH. CONSUMER INSTALLED THE SWITCH HIMSELF. THERE WERE NO INSTRUCTIONS/WARNING OR CAUTIONS ON THE BOX. THERE WERE SPECS ON THE BOX ON HOW MANY INCHES TO KEEP IT AWAY FROM ANYTHING FLAMMABLE. CONSUMER WAS DRIVING THE CAR WITH THE INSTALLED SWITCH AND THE CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE 5 MINUTES LATER. *AK
THE OCTOBER '99 ISSUE OF CONSUMER'S REPORT STATES THAT BULLETIN 331708 COVERS A HIDDEN WARRANTY ON 1988-1992 OLDSMOBILES IF THE BASE COAT CLEAR COAT CHALKS, DEGRADES, OR WHITES. OUR CAR HAS BEEN THIS WAY FOR MANY YEAR AND WE WERE UNAWARE OF THE HIDDEN WARRANTY. WHEN I CALLED THE SERVICE MANAGER TODAY, HE STATED THAT THIS BULLETIN EXPIRED SEVEN (7) YEARS AFTER THE CAR WAS BUILT (1996). WE WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THIS COVERAGE OR WE WOULD HAVE TAKEN ACTION EARLIER.
THE HORN SOUNDS INTERMITTANTLY BECAUSE THE RACKETS THAT THE HORN PAD CONNECTS TO ARE BROKEN.
HORN SWITCH FAILED CPMPLETELY WHICH LEAVES HORN ACTIVATED CONTINUOUSLY. HORN HAD TO BE DISCONNECTED. *AK
HORN DOES NOT WORK AT ALL. DEALER SUGGESTED GOING TO A JUNK YARD TO REPLACE HORN. *AK
1989 Oldsmobile 98 questions
Does the 1989 Oldsmobile 98 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1989 Oldsmobile 98 at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 1989 Oldsmobile 98?
Based on 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (5), Seats (2), Vehicle Speed Control (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 1989 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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