MYRModel Year Report

1995 Oldsmobile 98

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1995 Oldsmobile 98
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:59:25.996Z

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, 1995 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 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
1995: 30 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

AIR BAGS 13%

13% of complaints: air bags — 4 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT REASON UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS CAUSING WINDSHIELD TO BREAK AND DUE TO COST TO REPAIR DASH AND AIRBAGS CAUSED CAR TO BE A TOTAL LOSS. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20040503

THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG IS MUCH BIGGER THAN THE STEERING WHEEL, DURING AN ACCIDENT IT VIOLENTLY DEPLOYED AND BLEW THE CONSUMERS HAND OFF THE WHEEL WITH SUCH FORCE THAT IT BROKE HER WRIST (RIGHT) AND RESULTED IN 3RD DEGREE BURNS TO THE LEFT ARM, THE...

NHTSA ODI report, 20010927

VISIBILITY 10%

10% of complaints: visibility — 3 distinct reports on file.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 7%

7% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 2 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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THE VEHICLE'S ACCELERATOR MALFUNCTIONED CAUSED DAMAGE TO DRIVER'S PROPERTY. YH

NHTSA ODI report, 20000317

STRUCTURE 7%

7% of complaints: structure — 2 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 7%

7% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 2 distinct reports on file.

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ABS: WHILE TRAVELING DOWN ROAD, 65 MPH, VEHICLES IN FRONT STOPPED TO MAKE TURN; APPLIED BRAKES, NOTHING HAPPENED; CHANGED LANES TO AVOID HITTING CARS IN REAR.

NHTSA ODI report, 19950821

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

R 19941020 — exterior lighting

THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH LIGHTING CONTROL MODULES WHICH CAN EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE CURRENT LEAKAGE DUE TO DAMAGED SURFACE MOUNTING CAPACITORS. THIS CAN CAUSE LOSS OF HEAD LAMPS AND PARKING LAM

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLAMP MODULE.

Campaign 94V190000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1995 Oldsmobile 98 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 94V138000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 94V190000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1995 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 1995 Oldsmobile 98?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 13% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1995 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.