There have been 30 safety recalls for the Oldsmobile 98. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Oldsmobile 98.
This condition can cause a no-start condition and possibly an engine compartment fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1996 Buick Lesabre, 1997 Buick Lesabre, 1996 Buick Park Avenue, 1996 Buick Regal, 1996 Buick Riviera, 1996 Oldsmobile 88, 1996 Oldsmobile 98, 1996 Pontiac Bonneville |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM |
| Recall Summary: A backfire during engine starting can cause breakage of the upper intake manifold. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Vehicle fires can occur due to the spillage of transmission fluid.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1992 Buick Lesabre, 1993 Buick Lesabre, 1992 Buick Park Avenue, 1993 Buick Park Avenue, 1992 Chevrolet Lumina Apv, 1993 Chevrolet Lumina Apv, 1994 Chevrolet Lumina Apv, 1995 Chevrolet Lumina Apv, 1992 Oldsmobile 88, 1993 Oldsmobile 88, 1992 Oldsmobile 98, 1993 Oldsmobile 98, 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette, 1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette, 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette, 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette, 1992 Pontiac Bonneville, 1993 Pontiac Bonneville, 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport, 1993 Pontiac Trans Sport, 1994 Pontiac Trans Sport, 1995 Pontiac Trans Sport |
| Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles manufactured from August 1991 through July 1995. The transmission oil cooler line can separate when the vehicle is operated in low temperatures in combination with high transmission loads. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Consequence of non-compliance; the driver may not be aware that the key was left in the ignition or that the safety belt was not buckled.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1996 Buick Lesabre, 1996 Buick Park Avenue, 1996 Buick Riviera, 1996 Oldsmobile 88, 1996 Oldsmobile 98, 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora, 1996 Pontiac Bonneville |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER |
| Recall Summary: These vehicles were assembled with a malfunction alarm, lighting and locking (mall) module that can contain a damaged capacitor. If the capacitor is damaged, the "key in the ignition" warning chime and the driver seat belt unbuckled warning chime and indicator lamp may not work.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Sudden loss of headlamps can cause reduced driver visibility which can result in a vehicle accident. Also, the head lamps cannot be turned off, or they may turn on while the vehicle is parked, resulting in loss of battery charge and inability to restart the car.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1995 Oldsmobile 98, 1995 Pontiac Bonneville |
| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
| Recall Summary: 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 lamps. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The head lamps would not stay illuminated resulting in reduced driver visibility.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1994 Oldsmobile 88, 1995 Oldsmobile 88, 1994 Oldsmobile 98, 1995 Oldsmobile 98 |
| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH |
| Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Jul. 1, 1996 | Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System | 275,811 |
| Jan. 23, 1996 | Power Train:automatic Transmission:cooling Unit And Lines | 585,182 |
| Oct. 23, 1995 | Electrical System:ignition:anti-theft Controller | 32,869 |
| Oct. 4, 1994 | Exterior Lighting:headlights | 1,997 |
| Aug. 2, 1994 | Exterior Lighting:headlights:switch | 1,487 |
| Nov. 14, 1991 | Power Train:automatic Transmission | 6,866 |
| Sep. 23, 1991 | Parking Brake:conventional:mechanical | 20,765 |
| Jun. 16, 1989 | Vehicle Speed Control | 1,755,897 |
| May. 16, 1988 | Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal | 35,057 |
| Sep. 1, 1987 | Electrical System:fuses And Circuit Breakers | 479,715 |
| Jun. 23, 1987 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock | 6,004 |
| Nov. 3, 1986 | Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections | 88,668 |
| May. 21, 1984 | Equipment:other:labels | 91 |
| Jan. 3, 1982 | Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System | 79,686 |
| Nov. 13, 1979 | Seat Belts:front:anchorage | 1,326,404 |
| Oct. 16, 1979 | Equipment:other:labels | 3,170 |
| May. 22, 1979 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 134 |
| Nov. 13, 1978 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder | 67 |
| Nov. 3, 1976 | Exterior Lighting:turn Signal:switch | 66,632 |
| Sep. 7, 1976 | Steering:wheel And Handle Bar | 55,564 |
| Sep. 9, 1974 | Vehicle Speed Control | 1,951 |
| Sep. 4, 1974 | Vehicle Speed Control | 2,562 |
| Dec. 27, 1973 | Suspension:front:control Arm:upper Arm | 782,111 |
| Jan. 24, 1973 | Structure: Frame And Members:underbody Shields | 3,707,064 |
| Jul. 19, 1972 | Seats | 1,699 |
| May. 25, 1972 | Steering:linkages | 41,711 |
| Nov. 21, 1968 | Tires:tread/belt | 1,345 |
| May. 20, 1968 | Vehicle Speed Control | 11,461 |
| Apr. 10, 1968 | Power Train:automatic Transmission | 28,639 |
| Mar. 1, 1967 | Steering:linkages | 7,573 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1996 Oldsmobile 98 | 2 |
| 1995 Oldsmobile 98 | 2 |
| 1994 Oldsmobile 98 | 1 |
| 1993 Oldsmobile 98 | 1 |
| 1992 Oldsmobile 98 | 1 |
| 1991 Oldsmobile 98 | 2 |
| 1987 Oldsmobile 98 | 3 |
| 1986 Oldsmobile 98 | 2 |
| 1985 Oldsmobile 98 | 1 |
| 1984 Oldsmobile 98 | 1 |
| 1982 Oldsmobile 98 | 1 |
| 1980 Oldsmobile 98 | 2 |
| 1979 Oldsmobile 98 | 3 |
| 1977 Oldsmobile 98 | 2 |
| 1975 Oldsmobile 98 | 2 |
| 1974 Oldsmobile 98 | 1 |
| 1972 Oldsmobile 98 | 3 |
| 1971 Oldsmobile 98 | 1 |
| 1968 Oldsmobile 98 | 3 |
| 1967 Oldsmobile 98 | 1 |