MYRModel Year Report

1991 Oldsmobile 98

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1991 Oldsmobile 98
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:04:04.657Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Oldsmobile 98 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1991 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 1989: 11 complaints 1989 1990: 17 complaints 1991: 47 complaints 1991 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
1991: 47 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

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 28%

28% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 13 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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THE CAR HAS ABS BRAKES. WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR AND THE CAR DOES NOT STOP. IT HAS CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19960118

THE ABS BRAKES FAILED WHEN TRIED TO BE APPLIED, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19950626

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 13%

13% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19950626

AIR BAGS 9%

9% of complaints: air bags — 4 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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I SMELLED WHAT SEEMED TO BE BURNING WIRE COMING FROM INSIDE MY VEHICLE WHILE I WAS DRIVING. SHORTLY THEREAFTER I NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED WHILE I WAS OPERATING THE VEHICLE.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20050325

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 6%

6% of complaints: electrical system — 3 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 4%

4% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 2 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19911008 — parking brake

WHEN APPLIED, THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER ASSEMBLY MAY RELEASE ONE OR MORE TEETH, REDUCING THE CABLE LOAD TO THE REAR BRAKES.

Remedy: REPLACE PARKING BRAKE LEVER ASSEMBLY.

Campaign 91V167000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19911122 — power train

THE CONSOLE MOUNTED SHIFT LEVER MAY DISENGAGE FROM THE SHIFT CONTROL CABLE BRACKET CAUSING LOSS OF GEAR INDICATOR REFERENCE AND SHIFT SELECTOR OPERATION.

Remedy: INSTALL TWO TRANSAXLE SHIFT CONTROL CABLE RETAINING CLIPS.

Campaign 91V198000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19930210 — PE (closed 19930503)

FUEL LINE FAILURE

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1991 Oldsmobile 98 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 91V167000 (parking brake) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 91V198000 (power train) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1991 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 1991 Oldsmobile 98?

The most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1991 Oldsmobile 98 have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

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