MYRModel Year Report

1992 Oldsmobile 98

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1992 Oldsmobile 98
RENDERED 2026-09-17T04:42:10.453Z

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, 1992 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: 49 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
1992: 38 complaints
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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%

42% of complaints: service brakes — 16 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH INJURY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 21%

21% of complaints: electrical system — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing ignition and alternator/generator/regulator.

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THE INSIDE LIGHT OVERHEATED THE VEHICLE. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20030213

POWER TRAIN 16%

16% of complaints: power train — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and cooling unit and lines.

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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, 20030225

AIR BAGS 8%

8% of complaints: air bags — 3 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASH INJURY
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DRIVER'S AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY DURING ACCIDENT. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950508

Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

VISIBILITY 5%

5% of complaints: visibility — 2 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing exterior.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19930503 — EA (closed 19940531)

FUEL LINE FAILURE

R 19960322 — power train

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 COMBINATIO

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINES.

Campaign 96V015000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1992 Oldsmobile 98 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (16 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 96V015000 (power train) has been completed.
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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.