1998 Oldsmobile 88 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 164 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 124,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the body and structure of the 1998 Oldsmobile 88, 3% of the 164 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 124,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Was driving down a toll road, dear jumped in front of car hit the driver side front, car hit median, flipped, and rolled 3 times. Car is totaled. Air bags never deployed.”
NHTSA complaint #10552178, filed 2013-11, 124,000 miles“While driving at 25mph on flat surface and with no warning vehicle shut off. Consumer had to pull over. Dealer notified. *akthe vehicle was restarted but would not move into gear. Also the door would not open, the dealer replaced the left front switch plate.”
NHTSA complaint #8017095, filed 2002-08“There is a problem with the left side fender. Also, noticed where the body tube was used to repair the hood of the vehicle the paint is hazing off the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #830616, filed 1998-11Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 3 | 4% |
| 1998 | 5 | 3% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 6 | 7% |
| 1995 | 6 | 5% |
| 1994 | 9 | 14% |
| 1993 | 4 | 5% |
| 1992 | 3 | 4% |
| 1990 | 2 | 8% |
| 1989 | 1 | 4% |
| 1988 | 2 | 5% |
| 1984 | 1 | 11% |
Other parts of the 1998 Oldsmobile 88
76 complaintsBrakes
20 complaintsFuel system
20 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Oldsmobile 88
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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