MYRModel Year Report

1988 Oldsmobile 98

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1988 Oldsmobile 98
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:59:22.073Z

Only 10 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 10 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, 1988 highlighted. 1980: 1 complaints 1980 1981: 2 complaints 1982: 2 complaints 1983: 1 complaints 1983 1984: 1 complaints 1985: 9 complaints 1986: 13 complaints 1986 1987: 15 complaints 1988: 10 complaints 1988 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
1988: 10 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 10 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

STEERING

3 of 10 total reports mention: steering.

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POWER STEERING GOES OUT WHILE DRIVING, DEALER SAID DUE TO FLUID BEING BURNT, REPLACE STEERING RACK 2 TIMES. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950308

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

2 of 10 total reports mention: service brakes, hydraulic.

STEERING

1 of 10 total reports mentions: steering.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 of 10 total reports mentions: service brakes, hydraulic.

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WHEN ABS BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON, BRAKES ENGAGE BUT GO TO THE FLOOR CONTINUOUSLY. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19950420

SEAT BELTS

1 of 10 total reports mentions: seat belts.

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DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BUCKLE BROKE. *SKD

NHTSA ODI report, 19950323

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19880422 — EA (closed 19891023)

SUDDEN ACCELERATION

I 19890306 — C (closed 19900116)

THROTTLE NON-RETURN

I 19890310 — PE (closed 19890517)

ANTI LOCK BRAKES

R 20061018 — fuel system, gasoline

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURE

Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

Campaign 06E043000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1988 Oldsmobile 98 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for steering issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 06E043000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1988 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 1988 Oldsmobile 98?

The most-reported component is steering:rack and pinion, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1988 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.