Electrical systemPart report
1998 Oldsmobile 98 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 7%of 27 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 78,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electrical system of the 1998 Oldsmobile 98, 7% of the 27 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 2 | 7% |
| 1997 | 3 | 10% |
| 1996 | 3 | 30% |
| 1995 | 2 | 7% |
| 1992 | 8 | 21% |
| 1991 | 8 | 17% |
| 1990 | 2 | 12% |
| 1989 | 5 | 45% |
| 1988 | 1 | 10% |
| 1987 | 3 | 20% |
| 1986 | 1 | 8% |
Other parts of the 1998 Oldsmobile 98
Engine cooling
8 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsTires
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
8 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsTires
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Oldsmobile 98
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology