1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 7%of 155 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 93,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the equipment of the 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 7% of the 155 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 93,500 miles.
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.
“Steering making noise after both power steering pump and steering rack began leaking fluid. Dealership has replaced power steering pump (4 times) and power steering rack (4 times), but grinding noise persists. Dealership has been very accommodating and has assigned three different technicians in an attempt to solve this problem. After reading other complaints on this site, I now understand why dealership has been unable to fix this problem after repeated attempts. I am now concerned about my safety while driving the vehicle. I am also concerned if the problem can ever be fixed.”
NHTSA complaint #10047700, filed 2003-11, 118,000 miles“I currently have the following problems with my 1998 olds Cutlass gl. My power steering is stiff and makes a wailing noise. My coolent system has a leak. My heat and air have completey stopped working. I have had problems (in the past that have been repaired_ with my power window locking up (drivers side). The sound system shorted out. The cd player quit working. I have replaced my wiper blades several times and they still do not clear the windshield completely. …”
NHTSA complaint #10114007, filed 2005-03“Consumer was driving 20 MPH when engine stalled in middle of highway. Vehicle setfor awhile and it restarted. Also, air conditioning worked intermittently, and low pitch noise was coming from front end. Contacted dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #890930, filed 2001-06“A/c has a bad control head and it is a known problem to gmc. Causes A/C to cut in and out. Leather seats have worn out prematurely/ driver's seat belt broken.”
NHTSA complaint #754694, filed 2001-11Related service bulletins
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Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 | 11 | 7% |
| 1997 | 4 | 4% |
| 1995 | 6 | 4% |
| 1994 | 2 | 1% |
| 1993 | 10 | 7% |
| 1992 | 4 | 3% |
| 1990 | 1 | 1% |
| 1988 | 1 | 1% |
| 1983 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass
41 complaintsEngine cooling
32 complaintsSteering
21 complaintsSuspension
18 complaintsElectrical system
16 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 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