1986 OLDSMOBILE 98 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
13
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1986 OLDSMOBILE 98
The 1986 OLDSMOBILE 98 has received a total of 13 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP, STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (2 complaints), Steeringrack And Pinion (2 complaints), and Electrical Systemignition (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1986 OLDSMOBILE 98
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1986 OLDSMOBILE 98, potentially affecting up to 182,975 vehicles.
Recall 06E043000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
| 88,303 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK...
Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
View full details →Recall 87V093000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
| 6,004 vehicles affected
Defect: THE ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) PRESSURE/WARNING SWITCH MAY EXHIBIT BRAKE FLUID SEEPAGE WHICH EVENTUALLY CAN LEAD TO LOSS OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM HYDRAULIC PUMP MOTOR. ADDITIONALLY, THE HYDRAULIC PUMP MOTOR AND ABS ELECTRICAL RELAYS MAY HAVE BEEN EXPOSED TO WATER CONTAMINATION DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY. THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE LOSS OF THE HYDRAULIC PUMP MOTOR AND/OR LOSS OF THE ABS...
Consequence: LOSS OF THE HYDRAULIC PUMP MOTOR WOULD RESULT IN A TOTALLOSS OF REAR BRAKES AS WELL AS POWER ASSIST TO THE FRONT BRAKES. THE RED BRAKEWARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE AND STAY ON. IF THIS WARNING IS NOT HEEDED, ALOSS OF REAR BRAKES AT A TIME WHEN MINIMUM STOPPING DISTANCE IS REQUIRED COULDRESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. AN INOPERATIVE ABS ELECTRICAL RELAY COULD CAUSELOSS OF THE ABS FUNCTION, BUT NORMAL POWER ASSISTED BRAKING WOULD BE RETAINED.THE AMBER ANTI LOCK WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE AND STAY ON.
Remedy: THE ABS AND HYDRAULIC PUMP MOTOR ELECTRICAL RELAYS AND 30 AMP FUSES WILL BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, THE HYDRAULIC PUMP MOTOR ASSEMBLY AND PRESSURE/WARNING SWITCH WILL BE INSPECTED AND, IF REQUIRED, REPLACED.
View full details →Recall 86V145000 — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
| 88,668 vehicles affected
Defect: THERE MAY NOT BE ENOUGH CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE POWER STEERING PUMP RETURN HOSE AND THE ENGINE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: HOSE COULD OVERHEAT, RESULTING IN A HOLE AND FLUID LEAK, AND A POSSIBLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy: REPLACE AND CORRECTLY ROUTE HOSE, AS NECESSARY.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1986 OLDSMOBILE 98
13 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1986 OLDSMOBILE 98. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringrack And Pinion | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignition | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfrontshock Absorber | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1986 OLDSMOBILE 98. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE BOUGHT AFTER-MARKET BALL JOINTS (MODEL # FA1478) FOR A ROUTINE REPLACEMENT. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE FAILED THE STATE SAFETY INSPECTION ON TWO OCCASIONS. THE MANUFACTURER OF THE PARTS WAS BEST PARTS, INC IN MEMPHIS, TN. UPDATED 01/29/08. *LJ UPDATED 01/29/08 *TR
BRAKES DO NOT WORK PROPERLY, THEY FELT VERY SPONGY IN THE MORNING. *AK THE BRAKES WERE FIXED AND REMAINED INOPERATIVE WHEN FIRST STARTED IN THE MORNING. *SCC *JB
WHEN COMING TO A STOP THE ABS SYSTEM FAILED, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
BRAKE LINE (HOSE) BROKE, CAUSING BRAKE FAILURE.
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WOULD STOP WHILE TURNING CORNERS OR WHILE GOING DOWN THE ROAD, WOULD LOSE POWER COMPLETELY, VEHICLE WOULD ALSO JERK, THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. *AK
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Safety Rating for the 1986 OLDSMOBILE 98
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1986 OLDSMOBILE 98 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1986 OLDSMOBILE 98
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1986 OLDSMOBILE 98
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the OLDSMOBILE 98
- 1981 OLDSMOBILE 98 — 7 complaints
- 1982 OLDSMOBILE 98 — 2 complaints
- 1983 OLDSMOBILE 98 — 1 complaint
- 1984 OLDSMOBILE 98 — 2 complaints
- 1985 OLDSMOBILE 98 — 10 complaints
- 1986 OLDSMOBILE 98 (current)
- 1987 OLDSMOBILE 98 — 25 complaints
- 1988 OLDSMOBILE 98 — 11 complaints
- 1989 OLDSMOBILE 98 — 14 complaints
- 1990 OLDSMOBILE 98 — 26 complaints
- 1991 OLDSMOBILE 98 — 69 complaints
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