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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

1991 Oldsmobile 98 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
6%of 47 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 visibility of the 1991 Oldsmobile 98, 6% of the 47 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 jack which is supplied in the vehicle, is difficult to handle. The instructions say to locate the groove in the lift head of the jack into the notch of the frame for safety ration. This vehicle is not equipped with any notches. The bumper does not support the weight of the vehicle when using the bumper jack.”

NHTSA complaint #566883, filed 2002-08

“Electrical system in vehicle, will not function, power windows or doors would not open, door behind the drivers seat is the only one that will open. Tt”

NHTSA complaint #971350, filed 1995-08

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
199814%
1997310%
1995517%
199225%
199136%

Other parts of the 1991 Oldsmobile 98

Brakes
19 complaints
Electrical system
8 complaints
Air bags
7 complaints
Engine cooling
4 complaints
Equipment
4 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Seats
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Body 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.

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