1991 Oldsmobile 98 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 40%of 47 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the brakes of the 1991 Oldsmobile 98, 40% of the 47 complaints for this model year. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“This is total break failure.pedal goes to the floor. Three pumps & brakes worked fine. Had sys.purged & master cylinder replaced by olds dealer. This same incindence of total loss of brakes has happened four times now. First time was in 1994, last time happened today.11/16/1999 also had replaced 2nd master cyinder. One & one half yrs. Ago.”
NHTSA complaint #714867, filed 1999-11“Abs light illuminates on the dash panel, when it illuminates ABS system will go into effect when driving. Delaer has been contacted. Dealer said that the ABS system needed to be replaced to fix the problem, but the owner didn't comply because of the cost. Vehicle later taken to a specialist, said that the wheel sensors needed to be replaced, not the ABS system. Owner wants manufacturer to pay for repair expenses.”
NHTSA complaint #860447, filed 2000-04“Consumer was traveling about 5mph in slow traffic, pressed on brakes and pedal went straight to the floor. Consumer rearednded another vehicle. Consumer indicated this happened frequently. Dealer will be contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #859606, filed 2000-04“Panic stop to avoid hitting car in front that stopped short to avoid dog in road. Brake pedal went to floor, very long stopping distance, steered around car ahead avoiding accident. Brake pedal did not returnto normal for about 20 minutes of pumping and test stops, proceeded with journey normally. Brought car to dealer next day. Parking brake cable replaced but no fault found in braking system. Note ABS out of service for 8 months but same problem occurred when ABS was not disabled in last 2 years, I have read other reports of similar incidents with this make, model and year.”
NHTSA complaint #755618, filed 2001-12“When driving on dry pavement the vehicle operates as if it is on ice due to the rear sensors needing to be replaced. Consumer has replaced the sensors on two occasions.”
NHTSA complaint #808353, filed 1997-03Related recalls
- 91V167000Sep 23, 1991When applied, the parking brake lever assembly may release one or more teeth, reducing the cable load to the rear brakes.Covers: Oldsmobile 98 1991, Buick Lesabre 1992, Pontiac Bonneville 1992 +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 1991 Oldsmobile 98
8 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 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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