MYRModel Year Report

1992 Oldsmobile 98

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1992 Oldsmobile 98
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:57:02.719Z

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
38
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1992

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

42% of complaints

Complaints per year

1980: 1 complaint 1980 1981: 2 complaints 1982: 2 complaints 1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 1 complaint 1985: 9 complaints 1986: 13 complaints 1986 1987: 15 complaints 1988: 10 complaints 1989: 11 complaints 1989 1990: 17 complaints 1991: 49 complaints 1992: 38 complaints 1992 38 1993: 13 complaints 1994: 16 complaints 1995: 30 complaints 1995 1996: 10 complaints 1997: 30 complaints 1998: 27 complaints 1998 1999: 1 complaint 2000: 0 complaints
1980: 1 complaint 1980 1981: 2 complaints 1982: 2 complaints 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 9 complaints 1986: 13 complaints 1986 1987: 15 complaints 1988: 10 complaints 1988 1989: 11 complaints 1990: 17 complaints 1990 1991: 49 complaints 1992: 38 complaints 1992 38 1993: 13 complaints 1994: 16 complaints 1994 1995: 30 complaints 1996: 10 complaints 1996 1997: 30 complaints 1998: 27 complaints 1998 1999: 1 complaint 2000: 0 complaints 2000
1980: 1 complaint 1980 1981: 2 complaints 1981 1982: 2 complaints 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 9 complaints 1985 1986: 13 complaints 1986 1987: 15 complaints 1987 1988: 10 complaints 1988 1989: 11 complaints 1989 1990: 17 complaints 1990 1991: 49 complaints 1991 1992: 38 complaints 1992 38 1993: 13 complaints 1993 1994: 16 complaints 1994 1995: 30 complaints 1995 1996: 10 complaints 1996 1997: 30 complaints 1997 1998: 27 complaints 1998 1999: 1 complaint 1999 2000: 0 complaints 2000

1992: 38 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19801
19812
19822
19831
19841
19859
198613
198715
198810
198911
199017
199149
199238
199313
199416
199530
199610
199730
199827
19991
20000

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Service brakes

42% · 16 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY

Electrical system

21% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing ignition and alternator/generator/regulator.

Show complaint excerpts

The inside light overheated the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-02-13

Power train

16% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and cooling unit and lines.

Show complaint excerpts

While attempting to drive to work on a cold day my car started slowing down, eventually it go to were I had to pull off the highway because my car did not have any drive forward or backward any longer.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-02-25

Air bags

8% · 3 reports

Most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Driver's air bag failed to deploy during accident. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-05-08

Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic

Visibility

5% · 2 reports

Most commonly citing exterior.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    1993-05-03Engineering analysisClosed 1994-05-31 Fuel line failure
  2. R
    1996-03-22Power train96V015000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles manufactured from August 1991 through July 1995. The transmission oil cooler line can separate when the vehicle is operated in low temperatures in…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the transmission oil cooler lines.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1992 Oldsmobile 98 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 16 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 8 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 6 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 96V015000 · Power train
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1992 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 1992 Oldsmobile 98?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 42% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1992 Oldsmobile 98 have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-20 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.