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SuspensionPart report

1997 Oldsmobile 98 Suspension Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
7%of 30 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 1997 Oldsmobile 98, 7% of the 30 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.

“Going hwy speed (60mph) when vehicle started to wonder for no reason. Took to dealer & was informe that stablizer link was missing from right front wheel. Dealership order part that was missing off of vehicle.”

NHTSA complaint #821882, filed 1998-03

Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
199814%
199727%
1996110%
199527%
198717%
1986215%

Other parts of the 1997 Oldsmobile 98

Seat belts
15 complaints
Electrical system
3 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
Engine cooling
2 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Engine
1 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints
Seats
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
Wheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1997 Oldsmobile 98

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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