MYRModel Year Report

1984 Oldsmobile 98

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1984 Oldsmobile 98
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:59:42.709Z

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Oldsmobile 98 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1984 highlighted. 1980: 1 complaints 1980 1981: 2 complaints 1982: 2 complaints 1983: 1 complaints 1983 1984: 1 complaints 1984 1985: 9 complaints 1986: 13 complaints 1986 1987: 15 complaints 1988: 10 complaints 1989: 11 complaints 1989 1990: 17 complaints 1991: 47 complaints 1992: 38 complaints 1992 1993: 13 complaints 1994: 16 complaints 1995: 30 complaints 1995 1996: 10 complaints 1997: 30 complaints 1998: 27 complaints 1998 1999: 1 complaints 2000: 0 complaints 2000
1984: 1 complaints
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YearComplaints
19801
19812
19822
19831
19841
19859
198613
198715
198810
198911
199017
199147
199238
199313
199416
199530
199610
199730
199827
19991
20000

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

EQUIPMENT

1 of 1 total report mentions: equipment.

Show complaint excerpts

CD PLAYER INOPERATIVE.

NHTSA ODI report, 19961231

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19870709 — PE (closed 19880128)

HYDROBOOST FAILURE

I 19880128 — EA (closed 19901031)

HYDRO BOOST

I 19890306 — C (closed 19900116)

THROTTLE NON-RETURN

R 19890720 — vehicle speed control

A SMALL NYLON BUSHING IN THE CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL MAY SLIP OUT OF PLACE, CAUSING INTERMITTENT AND UNEXPECTED INCREASES IN ENGINE SPEED OR DIESELING (ENGINE RUN ON WITH IGNITION OFF).

Remedy: INSTALL A NEW BUSHING IN CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL.

Campaign 89V102000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1984 Oldsmobile 98 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for equipment issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 89V102000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1984 Oldsmobile 98 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1984 Oldsmobile 98?

The most-reported component is equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc., accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1984 Oldsmobile 98 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.