Model year record
1988 OLDSMOBILE 98
No recall campaigns on file for this model year. 11 owner complaints on file.
Recalls
No recall campaigns on file for this model year.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
| Component | Complaints | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|
| Steering: rack and pinion | 3 | — |
| Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip | 2 | — |
| Electrical system: ignition | 1 | — |
| Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc. | 1 | — |
| Power train: automatic transmission | 1 | — |
| Seat belts: front: buckle assembly | 1 | — |
| Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light | 1 | — |
| Steering: steering wheel/handle bar | 1 | — |
The 1987 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 1989 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.