MYRModel Year Report

1993 Oldsmobile 98

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1993 Oldsmobile 98
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:39:30.496Z

Only 13 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 13 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, 1993 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 1993 1994: 16 complaints 1995: 30 complaints 1995 1996: 10 complaints 1997: 30 complaints 1998: 27 complaints 1998 1999: 1 complaints 2000: 0 complaints 2000
1993: 13 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

Only 13 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES

3 of 13 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

STRUCTURE

2 of 13 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing frame and members and hinge and attachments.

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WHEN ACCELERATING TO ENTER A HIGHWAY, THERE WAS A LOUD "CLUNK" AND ALL CONTROL WAS LOST AS I ENTERED THE HIGH SPEED LANE. THE ENGINE QUIT, NO BRAKES AND THE STEERING WHEEL JUST TURNED FREELY AND THE CAR ROLLED TO A STOP IN THE HIGH SPEED LANE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030520

RUBBER DOOR GASKETS LEAKED.

NHTSA ODI report, 19961210

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2 of 13 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

FIRE INJURY
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WHILE DRIVING THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY A PASSING MOTORIST THAT HER VEHICLE WAS IN FIRE. THE CONSUMER AND PASSENGER WERE ABLE TO ESCAPE THE VEHICLE WITH HELP FROM THE PASSERBY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20041103

AIR BAGS

2 of 13 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.

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THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED RANDOMLY WHILE I WAS DRIVING. THE VEHICLE DID NOT STRIKE ANY OBJECT NOR DID IT HIT ANY BUMP IN THE ROAD. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20030313

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 13 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

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VEHICLE EXPERIENCES SURGING PROBLEMS. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19951102

SAFETY TIMELINE

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

1993 Oldsmobile 98 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 96V015000 (power train) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1993 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 1993 Oldsmobile 98?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1993 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.