1998 Oldsmobile 98 Steering 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 steering 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.
“Vehicle had an ongoing problem with loss of power steering. Power steering pumps have been replaced three times from 1,000 miles up to present. Problem is reoccurring, feel free to provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #8015299, filed 2002-08Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 1998 Oldsmobile 98
8 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsTires
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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