1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 5%of 155 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 122,083miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the body and structure of the 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 5% of the 155 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 122,083 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.
“Frame, where steering rack bolts to, rusted out. Steering rack became separated from the frame causing a dangerous steering condition. Frame needs to be replaced at a very high cost.”
NHTSA complaint #10537788, filed 2013-08, 141,000 miles“Total failure of steering system. Mechanical lock up. Steering wheel could not be turned by hand. Problem occurred at low speed close to home. The steering rack bracket separated from the frame. Gm complaint # 1-399 751 487 march 18,2006.”
NHTSA complaint #10153079, filed 2006-03, 122,083 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 miles“I submitted my complaint to GM and to the attorney general of michigan. My complaint stems from problems I have encountered over the last 3-4 years with my 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass related to rust on and around the gas filler pipe and door. I have a continuous warning light (check engine) on my dashboard that according to the owner's manual may impact the emission controls in my engine. This warning light appears to be due to the poor fit of the gas cap on the filler pipe due to rust. Cap replacement has not helped. …”
NHTSA complaint #10158678, filed 2006-05“Consumer was traveling about 35mph on highway and didn't here a noise. Without prior warning left driver's side a frame collapsed. Wheel was still intack. Dealership was notified.”
NHTSA complaint #869554, filed 2000-09Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 2 | 3% |
| 1998 | 8 | 5% |
| 1997 | 2 | 2% |
| 1996 | 7 | 6% |
| 1995 | 4 | 3% |
| 1994 | 10 | 7% |
| 1993 | 9 | 6% |
| 1992 | 8 | 6% |
| 1991 | 20 | 10% |
| 1990 | 8 | 8% |
| 1989 | 9 | 8% |
| 1988 | 9 | 12% |
| 1987 | 1 | 6% |
| 1986 | 2 | 9% |
Other parts of the 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass
41 complaintsEngine cooling
32 complaintsSteering
21 complaintsSuspension
18 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsEquipment
11 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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