1998 Oldsmobile 98 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 7%of 27 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 fuel system of the 1998 Oldsmobile 98, 7% of the 27 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.
“While traveling about 70mph on the highway without prior warning, there was white smoke coming from the back of the tail pipe due to the plastic intake manifold melting. Please provide additional information dealer is aware of the problem. Ph”
NHTSA complaint #8023995, filed 2002-12Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 1998 Oldsmobile 98
8 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsTires
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsElectrical 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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