1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 41about this part
- Share
- 26%of 155 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,950miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 41 complaints about the brakes of the 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 26% of the 155 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,950 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“A week after I bought the car used in october 2002 there was noise from front left end of vehicle....there is another noise that comes from the steering when turning the wheels trying to park the car.....I took the car back to the dealer and they said they don't hear anything...also I had the car checked out the same day for the brakes...there was a squealing noise on the front left side and the car wouldn't brake properly...the dealer replaced the left brake pad..I haven't had any trouble with the brakes since...three weeks later I took the car back to the dealer for the steering noises and…”
NHTSA complaint #10014097, filed 2003-04, 37,950 miles“98 olds Cutlass. Rear brake lines rusted through in vicinity of lr wheel . Resulted in sudden total loss of braking due to loss of all brake fluid. No separate reservoir for front brake fluid. Heard of similar event with same model style chevy malibu. No year known.”
NHTSA complaint #10315673, filed 2010-03, 120,000 miles“The ABS light came on intermittently. This problem occurred before the warranty expired. The consumer was told that the problem could not be diagnosed unless the light was on. The consumer is concerned that the brake will not work when attempting to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who informed the consumer that they would have to pay for the repairs because the vehicle was no longer under warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10031412, filed 2003-09, 20,000 miles“The vehicle experienced extended stopping distance. The brake pedal went all the way to the floor. The front disc/rear drums were replaced however the brake pedal still felt spongy and continued to go to the floor.”
NHTSA complaint #10015636, filed 2003-04, 30,000 miles“Nar 05/21/2003 water leak in trunk, missing absorber in rear door, suspension noise, 4 new tires replaced, new front brake pads and rotors, and coolant system leakage.”
NHTSA complaint #10021548, filed 2003-05, 60,537 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10023171Oct 31, 2007Abs pump running when not needed.
- 10014985Mar 1, 2005Revised brake system specifications.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 18 | 23% |
| 1998 | 41 | 26% |
| 1997 | 25 | 26% |
| 1996 | 20 | 16% |
| 1995 | 37 | 24% |
| 1994 | 36 | 24% |
| 1993 | 48 | 35% |
| 1992 | 53 | 39% |
| 1991 | 60 | 31% |
| 1990 | 51 | 50% |
| 1989 | 47 | 42% |
| 1988 | 36 | 49% |
| 1986 | 3 | 13% |
| 1985 | 1 | 6% |
| 1984 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass
32 complaintsSteering
21 complaintsSuspension
18 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsEquipment
11 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsTires
6 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass
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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