1993 Oldsmobile 98: problems, recalls and reliability

1 recall and 13 owner complaints on record; most reports concern engine and engine cooling.

Data updated weekly · latest recall Jan 1996

recalls

owner complaints

fire reports

typical failure mileage, mi

All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.

Among the quietest 98 years (#8 of 9 by complaints, age-adjusted)1 fire report

Common problems Recalls Other years FAQ

Common problems

Computed from 13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

Limited data: only 13 complaints on record for this model year - too few for percentage statistics. Bars show raw report counts; read them as individual owner reports, not reliability rates. For a fuller picture, check nearby model years.

Engine And Engine Cooling (engine, radiator, overheating)2 complaints

Structure (body, frame, doors, rust)2 complaints

Service Brakes, Hydraulic (brakes)2 complaints

Air Bags (airbags and crash sensors)2 complaints

Seat Belts1 complaint

Power Train (transmission, axles, driveline)1 complaint

“The driver side air bag deployed randomly while I was driving. The vehicle did not strike any object nor did it hit any bump in the road. *jb”Owner report · Air Bags · Mar 2003

“While driving the consumer was informed by a passing motorist that her vehicle was in fire. The consumer and passenger were able to escape the vehicle with help from the passerby. Once the consumer and passenger exited the vehicle it rolled off the road and became fully engulfed in flames. The consumer sustained a sprained left shoulder, knee sprains and bursitis. *ak *nm”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Apr 2001

“Tire blew out while driving on freeway, revealing 23 inch length of tire lost, separation at edges, and torn wire mesh( dot number: a3moffa163 tire size: p205/70r15 )”Owner report · Tires · Aug 2000

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“Gas gauge does not read correctly. When vehicle gets to about a quarter of tank it cuts off at any stop. *ak engine malfunctions. *yh”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · May 2000

When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 3 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.

Recalls - 1 campaign

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES96V015000 · Jan 1996

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.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINES.

How other years compare

199147 complaints · 2 recalls 199238 complaints · 1 recalls 1993 (this page)13 complaints · 1 recalls 199416 complaints · 1 recalls 199530 complaints · 2 recalls

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 1993 Oldsmobile 98 reliable?

NHTSA has 13 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 1993 Oldsmobile 98. The most complained-about area is engine and engine cooling.

Does the 1993 Oldsmobile 98 have open recalls?

1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning power train:automatic transmission:cooling unit and lines. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.