1998 Oldsmobile 88 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 164 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the visibility of the 1998 Oldsmobile 88, 1% of the 164 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Driving along and heard a noise. Mirror fell out of right side & also motor from mirror housing. Mirror & motor fell out and was hanging and hitting side of car.”
NHTSA complaint #9004105, filed 2001-09Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 2 | 3% |
| 1998 | 2 | 1% |
| 1997 | 8 | 8% |
| 1996 | 4 | 4% |
| 1995 | 8 | 7% |
| 1994 | 4 | 6% |
| 1993 | 2 | 3% |
| 1992 | 3 | 4% |
| 1990 | 1 | 4% |
| 1989 | 2 | 7% |
| 1987 | 1 | 6% |
| 1986 | 2 | 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 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Oldsmobile 88
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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