1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 12%of 155 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 49,768miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the suspension of the 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 12% of the 155 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 49,768 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Vehicle has around 98000 miles light went out on a monday morning to go to work and found the diver side front wheel was all the way up into the wheel hub. After jacking the car up I was able to see that the spring had snapped. Immediately I had it towed to a GM dealer for repair. Contacted GM and dealer, both said this was due to normal wear and tear??? My concern was that if this had happened on the freeway the car would have lost control and more then likely caused a serious crash. …”
NHTSA complaint #10074493, filed 2004-05, 99,000 miles“Intermittently there is vibration and grinding sound in the front end of the vehicle. Dealer examined the vehicle and found that the wheel bearings wore out. Consumer claimed that this vehicle had had four wheel bearings since 1999.”
NHTSA complaint #10081986, filed 2004-07, 20,000 miles“While driving consumer would hear a loud rattling noise coming from the front end. Dealership informed the consumer that the problem was due to the suspension. The mechanic had not yet resolved the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10053423, filed 2004-02, 39,000 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 miles“Shake, vibration is felt most when driving at speeds around 50-60mph. I was told that new tires would stop the vibration and that a balance and alignment would help in the meantime. The balancing and rotating as well as having the car aligned have not helped at all. I dont think it has anything to do with tires. The oil smell cannot be explained, there are no leaks.”
NHTSA complaint #721579, filed 2000-04Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 11 | 14% |
| 1998 | 18 | 12% |
| 1997 | 8 | 8% |
| 1996 | 5 | 4% |
| 1995 | 6 | 4% |
| 1994 | 8 | 5% |
| 1993 | 8 | 6% |
| 1992 | 3 | 2% |
| 1991 | 6 | 3% |
| 1990 | 2 | 2% |
| 1989 | 7 | 6% |
| 1988 | 8 | 11% |
| 1986 | 1 | 4% |
| 1985 | 2 | 11% |
Other parts of the 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass
41 complaintsEngine cooling
32 complaintsSteering
21 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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