MYRModel Year Report

1997 Oldsmobile 98

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1997 Oldsmobile 98
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:01:57.793Z

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, 1997 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 1997 1998: 27 complaints 1998 1999: 1 complaints 2000: 0 complaints 2000
1997: 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

SEAT BELTS 20%

20% of complaints: seat belts — 6 distinct reports on file.

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REA SEAT BELTS UNABLE TO FASTEN THEM TO SECURE PASSENGERS. BUCKLES RECESSED TO FAR INTO REAR SEAT CUSHION. REQUIRES ASISTANCE TOBUCKLES PASSENGERS BELTS. VERY DANGEROUS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20031230

REAR SEAT SAFETY BELT ARE NOT LARGE ENOUGH FOR AN AVERAGE 150 TO 170 LB. PERSON.

NHTSA ODI report, 19970424

SEAT BELTS 13%

13% of complaints: seat belts — 4 distinct reports on file.

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SEAT BELTS STRAPS TOO SHORT.

NHTSA ODI report, 19970424

SEAT BELTS 10%

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

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THE BUCKLE FOR SEAT BELTS ARE TOO SHORT.

NHTSA ODI report, 19970424

SEAT BELTS 7%

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

WHEELS 3%

3% of complaints: wheels — 1 distinct report on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20021022 — EA (closed 20040309)

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

I 20030102 — RQ (closed 20030915)

POWER RACK AND PINION STEERING FAILURE

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1997 Oldsmobile 98 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (3 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1997 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 1997 Oldsmobile 98?

The most-reported component is seat belts:rear/other, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1997 Oldsmobile 98 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.