Air Bag Problems of Oldsmobile 98

Oldsmobile 98 owners have reported 4 air bag related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common air bag problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's side/window air bag (2 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front air bag (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Air Bag related problems of Oldsmobile 98


Recently reported Air Bag problems of Oldsmobile 98

The Side/window Air Bag problem

Driver's side airbags deployed without any type of collision. Tt   Read details...

The Front Air Bag problem

Inappropriate airbag deployment. Auto moving at 5 to 10 miles per hour, no collision with anything and the airbags deployed. Upper body injuries, went to hospital. Auto totaled by insurance company.   Read details...

The Air Bag Not Deploy problem

1996 Oldsmobile 98 elite. The consumer stated the vehicle hit a deer, and the passenger's side air bag did not deploy. The driver's side air bag did deploy. This air bag had a big hole in it, almost 6-7 inches long and 2-3 inches wide. Also it had a burned look to it.   Read details...




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