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Body and structurePart report

1990 Oldsmobile 98 Body and structure Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
18%of 17 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the body and structure of the 1990 Oldsmobile 98, 18% of the 17 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 frame underneath the vehicle unexpectedly sheared off while driving,. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over. Had the vehicle towed home. Consumer will contact the dealer the next day.”

NHTSA complaint #10097814, filed 2004-10

Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
199827%
199713%
199527%
199416%
1993215%
199112%
1990318%

Other parts of the 1990 Oldsmobile 98

Brakes
4 complaints
Engine cooling
3 complaints
Vehicle speed control
3 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Seats
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1990 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.

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