1987 Oldsmobile 98 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 27%of 15 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 1987 Oldsmobile 98, 27% of the 15 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Prolonged braking, in stop and go traffic, causes ABS and brake alarm lights to come on and stay on unil engine is shut off. Little to no hydraulic braking is available when brake light is on and soon fail if brake pedal is applied hard.”
NHTSA complaint #521526, filed 1997-07Related recalls
- 87V093000Jun 23, 1987The anti lock brake system (abs) pressure/warning switch may exhibit brake fluid seepage which eventually can lead to loss of the brake system hydraulic pump…Covers: Oldsmobile 98 1986–1987, Cadillac Deville 1986–1987, Pontiac 6000 1986–1987 +2 more
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 4% |
| 1997 | 1 | 3% |
| 1995 | 5 | 17% |
| 1994 | 4 | 25% |
| 1993 | 3 | 23% |
| 1992 | 16 | 42% |
| 1991 | 19 | 40% |
| 1990 | 4 | 24% |
| 1988 | 3 | 30% |
| 1987 | 4 | 27% |
| 1986 | 6 | 46% |
Other parts of the 1987 Oldsmobile 98
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1987 Oldsmobile 98
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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