MYRModel Year Report

1985 Oldsmobile 98

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1985 Oldsmobile 98
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:59:24.439Z

Only 9 complaints 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 9 complaints 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, 1985 highlighted. 1980: 1 complaints 1980 1981: 2 complaints 1982: 2 complaints 1983: 1 complaints 1983 1984: 1 complaints 1985: 9 complaints 1985 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
1985: 9 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 9 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2 of 9 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

CRASH
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ENGAGE IN REVERSE, VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL, RESULTING IN TOTALLED VEHICLE. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950626

CRUISE CONTROL FAILURE. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950321

STEERING

2 of 9 total reports mention: steering.

STEERING

2 of 9 total reports mention: steering.

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THE STEERING IS HARD TO TURN THERE IS A SERVICE BULLETIN FOR THIS CAR . TT CONSUMER UNTIL THE VEHICLE HEATS UP THE STEERING IS EXTREMLY DIFFICULT, CONSUMER ASSUMED THAT THIS WAS NORMAL DUE TO THE VEHICLE BEING NEW.*JB

NHTSA ODI report, 19951107

STEERING

1 of 9 total reports mentions: steering.

SEAT BELTS

1 of 9 total reports mentions: seat belts.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19840511 — equipment

OMISSION OF THE CERTIFICATION LABELS AS REQUIRED BY FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER 110 "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS".

Remedy: DEALER WILL INSTALL REQUIRED CERTIFICATION LABELS.

Campaign 84V063000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19860825 — EA (closed 19880302)

WINDSHIELD WIPERS

I 19870709 — PE (closed 19880128)

HYDROBOOST FAILURE

I 19880128 — EA (closed 19901031)

HYDRO BOOST

I 19880422 — EA (closed 19891023)

SUDDEN ACCELERATION

I 19890306 — C (closed 19900116)

THROTTLE NON-RETURN

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1985 Oldsmobile 98 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 84V063000 (equipment) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1985 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 1985 Oldsmobile 98?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1985 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.