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SeatsPart report

1989 Oldsmobile 98 Seats Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
9%of 11 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the seats of the 1989 Oldsmobile 98, 9% of the 11 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.

“The drivers side seat broke away from the weld and the seat collapsed backwards. If vehicle was being driven could cause an accident. Please describe. Tt”

NHTSA complaint #979285, filed 1996-02

Seats: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
199814%
199713%
199513%
1994213%
199112%
199016%
198919%

Other parts of the 1989 Oldsmobile 98

Electrical system
5 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1989 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology