1987 Oldsmobile 98 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 13%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 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1987 Oldsmobile 98, 13% of the 15 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.
“Nar 03-25-2003. . Several parts on the vehicle failed such as 2 EGR valves, idle passage switch, power antenna, transmission gasket, cv boot, automatic air condition control unit, radio speakers, cruise control, random stalling, cracked radiator, water pump, the right rear brake spring, wheel alignment did not hold, air condition did not work due to a freon leak, head light adjusting screw broke, tie rods, battery cables, gas gauge broke, catalytic converter broke, the horn was hard to push.”
NHTSA complaint #10012364, filed 2003-03“Steel engine mounts rusted through, causing rear cradle bolt to shear off and engine to fall out unexpectedly which may have caused a crash. Engine mounting cradle has not failed but mechanic tells to consumer it may fail, and checks it regulary.”
NHTSA complaint #866305, filed 2000-07Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 8 | 30% |
| 1997 | 2 | 7% |
| 1995 | 6 | 20% |
| 1994 | 3 | 19% |
| 1993 | 2 | 15% |
| 1992 | 2 | 5% |
| 1991 | 4 | 9% |
| 1990 | 3 | 18% |
| 1989 | 1 | 9% |
| 1987 | 2 | 13% |
Other parts of the 1987 Oldsmobile 98
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsSteering
3 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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