Suspension Problems of Oldsmobile 98

Oldsmobile 98 owners have reported 4 suspension related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common suspension problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's front suspension wheel bearing (1 problem). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's sway bar (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Suspension related problems of Oldsmobile 98


Recently reported Suspension problems of Oldsmobile 98

The Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem

Wheel bearing failed.   Read details...

The Sway Bar problem

Front suspension insulator--bushings, lower control arm and sway bar.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Stabilizer Bar problem

Going hwy speed (60mph) when vehicle started to wonder for no reason. Took to dealer & was informe that stablizer link was missing from right front wheel. Dealership order part that was missing off of vehicle.   Read details...

The Front Suspension problem

Tires wore out every 22,000 miles. Also, engine head gasket blew out, and oil was leaking from underneath the vehicle.   Read details...




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