1992 Oldsmobile 98 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 16%of 38 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 116,485miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1992 Oldsmobile 98, 16% of the 38 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 116,485 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“While attempting to drive to work on a cold day my car started slowing down, eventually it go to were I had to pull off the highway because my car did not have any drive forward or backward any longer. I keep my car in perfect condition it only 105,970 miles. Once I realized that my car was not going to move I had it towed which cost me over$100.00 to an Oldsmobile dealer in chiefland, it was the service department that informed me the next week that my transmission flew apart I then had to fork out $2417.39 to have it replaced with a remanufactured one from GM. …”
NHTSA complaint #10008094, filed 2003-02, 105,970 miles“There is recall 96v015002 for this car for this problem concerning transmission cooling leak. The campaign I contacted Oldsmobile and they told me there is no active recall for my car. Safety defect not listed.”
NHTSA complaint #745149, filed 2001-05“The contact owns a 1992 Oldsmobile 98. While driving 45-60 MPH or attempting to accelerate from slow speeds, the transmission flips. The failure began in 2006 and has been occurring frequently ever since. The contact stated that he was never informed about a safety recall on his vehicle. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage is 130,000 and failure mileage was 127,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10194954, filed 2007-06, 127,000 miles“Before purchasing this vehicle I was aware that certain vehicles had developed a leak in the upper transaxle cooler hose/line. I carefully checked that particular component before purchasing the vehicle and it appeared to be intact. After approximately 1,500 miles a slow leak appeared which progressed to a major leak very quickly. I contacted the dealer that sold me the car and took it in for repair, which was accomplised in a very timely manner. I mentioned the possible recall (re: campaign 96v015000 and GM technical service builletin 95c68). …”
NHTSA complaint #743585, filed 2001-04“Ongoing/intermittent problem with transmission moving whenever vehicle pulled from a stop position. Vehicle repaired, consumer wants GM to reimburse the cost.”
NHTSA complaint #858442, filed 2000-03Related recalls
- 96V015000Jan 23, 1996Vehicle description: passenger vehicles manufactured from august 1991 through july 1995. The transmission oil cooler line can separate when the vehicle is…Covers: Oldsmobile 98 1992–1993, Silhouette 1992–1995, Chevrolet Lumina APV 1992–1995 +5 more
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 3 | 11% |
| 1997 | 1 | 3% |
| 1996 | 1 | 10% |
| 1995 | 3 | 10% |
| 1993 | 1 | 8% |
| 1992 | 6 | 16% |
| 1991 | 3 | 6% |
| 1990 | 2 | 12% |
| 1988 | 1 | 10% |
| 1987 | 2 | 13% |
| 1985 | 1 | 11% |
Other parts of the 1992 Oldsmobile 98
16 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 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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