MYRModel Year Report

1994 Oldsmobile 98

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1994 Oldsmobile 98
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:38:37.699Z

Only 16 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 16 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, 1994 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 1994 1995: 30 complaints 1995 1996: 10 complaints 1997: 30 complaints 1998: 27 complaints 1998 1999: 1 complaints 2000: 0 complaints 2000
1994: 16 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 16 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

AIR BAGS

5 of 16 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT COLLISION, AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CONSUMER WAS INJURED.*JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20030306

DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION CAUSING A MINOR FIRE, ALSO AIRBAGS BROKE WINDSHIELD. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960312

SERVICE BRAKES

4 of 16 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH INJURY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

4 of 16 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing emission control and exhaust system.

SEATS

2 of 16 total reports mention: seats, most commonly citing recliner.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2 of 16 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing tank assembly.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19940727 — exterior lighting

A SPRING IN THE HEAD LAMP PORTION OF THE HEAD PARK LAMP SWITCH CAN FAIL PREVENTING LATCHING OF THE HEAD LAMP PORTION OF THE SWITCH IN THE "ON" POSITION.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT HEAD/PARK LAMP SWITCH BUILD DATE CODES AND REPLACE SWITCHES WITH SUSPECT DATE CODES.

Campaign 94V138000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1994 Oldsmobile 98 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 94V138000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1994 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 1994 Oldsmobile 98?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1994 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.