1995 Oldsmobile 98 Problems
- Complaints
- 30filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 113,000miles, 4 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1995 Oldsmobile 98 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 30 consumer complaints for the 1995 Oldsmobile 98. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 6 complaints (20% of the total), followed by air bags (5) and brakes (5). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 25% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 113,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 5 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine cooling6 20%
- Air bags5 17%
- Brakes5 17%
- Other or unknown4 13%
- Electrical system2 6.7%
- Equipment2 6.7%
- Fuel system2 6.7%
- Body and structure2 6.7%
Also reported: Suspension (2), Vehicle speed control (2), Wheels (2), Exterior lighting (1), Latches, locks and linkages (1), Seat belts (1), Seats (1), Steering (1).
Example complaints
Engine cooling: “The oxygen sensor came out of the exhaust train resulting in loud muffler noise. On the way to the dealer to have it looked at, the engine trouble light came on. The dealer informed me that the noise was from the oxygensensor which had come out, the mechanic shecked it and found nothing wrong so he reinserted it . I was then advised that the ABS system was not operating correctly ehich caused the engine light to come on. The ABS module and affected parts were replaced and the total bill came to $1013.61 which I paid. …”
NHTSA complaint #741065, filed 2001-02Air bags: “Airbags deployed without reason under normal driving conditions causing windshield to break and due to cost to repair dash and airbags caused car to be a total loss.”
NHTSA complaint #10068229, filed 2004-05, 65 milesBrakes: “Electrical system failure caused the car to stall,oil gauge erratic, air bag light to come on and chimmer module to fail. Yh (incidnt dt.from 5-oct-1995-23-feb-1996)”
NHTSA complaint #550612, filed 2000-02Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “Air conditioner cooling temp was lower than normal stopped cooling inside of car dealer said he found leak and replaced under dash condenser unit at $800 cost next day no difference in air conditioner returned to dealer problem still unresolved. Vehicle has experienced several power door lock and power window problems still unresolved by dealer who said window morters are bad. In addition after daler repalced brake system master cyilinder the ABS light came on dealer said nothing they did caused problem- this was the third vehicle fluid leak repared by dealer”
NHTSA complaint #728717, filed 2000-08Mileage when problems were reported
25% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 105,000 and 121,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
- 94V190000Oct 4, 1994Exterior lighting › HeadlightsCovers: Oldsmobile 98 1995, Pontiac Bonneville 1995
These vehicles were assembled with lighting control modules which can experience excessive current leakage due to damaged surface mounting capacitors. This can cause loss of head lamps and parking lamps.
- 94V138000Aug 2, 1994Exterior lighting › Headlights › SwitchCovers: Oldsmobile 98 1994–1995, 88 1994–1995
A spring in the head lamp portion of the head park lamp switch can fail preventing latching of the head lamp portion of the switch in the "on" position.
Recall details for the 1995 Oldsmobile 98 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 5 on record; the latest 5 are shown.
- 10170494Dec 2, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.
- 10138060Mar 15, 2017Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Engine cooling. Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- 10017568Sep 1, 2005Vehicle speed control. Intermittent chuggle or fishbite on light acceleration or a highway speeds with no diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs).
- 10012148Jun 1, 2004Engine cooling. New rear main seal and special tool for installation.
Other model years of the Oldsmobile 98
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 27 | 81,500 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1997 | 30 | 51,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1996 | 10 | 230,000 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 30 | 113,000 | 2 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 16 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1993 | 13 | 124,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1992 | 38 | 127,000 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1991 | 47 | 145,985 | 2 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1990 | 17 | 160,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1989 | 11 | 117,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1988 | 10 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1987 | 15 | — | 3 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1986 | 13 | — | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1985 | 9 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Oldsmobile 98 model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1995 Oldsmobile 98 have?
NHTSA recorded 30 consumer complaints for the 1995 Oldsmobile 98 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1995 Oldsmobile 98 is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 6 complaints (20% of the total), followed by air bags with 5.
Has the 1995 Oldsmobile 98 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1995 Oldsmobile 98 reported?
Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 113,000 miles and the middle half falls between 105,000 and 121,000 miles; 25% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.