AutoDefect IQ

1995 Oldsmobile 98 problems, complaints & recalls

Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (4) · Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls (2) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (2)

🧭 Reliability snapshot

100 /100
✓ Typical or better for this model

Compared against other Oldsmobile 98 model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →

30
Complaints
0
Recalls
41
Service bulletins
2
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Deaths

Safety recalls (0)

No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).

Service bulletins (41)

Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.

Equipment 2019-12-02 · 19NA273 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

this informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on procedures to unlock delco radio with theftlock.

Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2017-03-15 · 17-NA-073 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

this warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm) 2013-09-01 · 130089009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

expanded availability for remanufacture and return (r&r) electronic control modules

Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System 2007-09-01 · 010601007 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

engine coolant consumption or coolant leak (inspect for material degradation/replace intake manifolds) *tt updated 11/02/07 *nj

Vehicle Speed Control 2005-09-01 · 050604058 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

intermittent chuggle or fishbite on light acceleration or a highway speeds with no diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs). *tt

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 2004-06-01 · 040601021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

new rear main seal and special tool for installation. *tt

Showing the 6 most recent of 41 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.

What owners report

No detailed complaint narratives on file.

Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.

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