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SeatsPart report

1998 Oldsmobile 98 Seats Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
4%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 1 complaints about the seats of the 1998 Oldsmobile 98, 4% 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.

“Consumers mother-in-law was involved in an accident, the vehicle she was driving was rear ended and the seat broke, causing injuries. (daughter for mother-in-law)”

NHTSA complaint #561168, filed 2001-05

Seats: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
199814%
199713%
199513%
1994213%
199112%
199016%
198919%

Other parts of the 1998 Oldsmobile 98

Engine cooling
8 complaints
Air bags
4 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1998 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology