1998 Oldsmobile 88 Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 164 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 110,504miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the wheels of the 1998 Oldsmobile 88, 2% of the 164 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 110,504 miles.
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.
“1) aug. 2000 generator failure 2) aug. 2002 both rear wheel cylinders replaced 3) oct. 2003 coolant leaking : replaced leaking water pump. Intake manifold also leaking but not replaced at this time due to cost. 3.8l v6”
NHTSA complaint #10069449, filed 2004-01, 31,009 miles“The contact owns a 1998 Oldsmobile 88 ls. When attempting to change a flat tire the plastic nut that secured the spare tire would not retract. The nut was broken with a hammer so that the tire could be changed. The current mileage was unknown because he no longer owns the vehicle. The failure mileage was 190,000. Updated 09/12/07”
NHTSA complaint #10200909, filed 2007-08, 190,000 milesWheels: other model years
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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