1998 Oldsmobile 88 engine problems
78 complaints about engine have been filed for the 1998 Oldsmobile 88, which is 37% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 78 37% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 72,000 miles 31 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 16
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 10 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 9 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 7 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 31 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 72,000 miles, and 42% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 16 fires, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
On numerous occasions while driving I'll hit brakes check engine light comes on brakes grind loudly and engine stalls. Also the engine will stall at any cruising speed over 40 MPH. Causing full power loss including brakes my daughter and I have received injuries from this in the past. Need help asap
I purchased vehicle used mar. 1,2002. At 51000miles ibegan to have a leaking antifreeze problem (of dexcool) and I had waterpump replaced and then coolant thermostatabout aweek later for leaking..at about 53500 miles,presently,on about jan. 10,2003.I quit relieing on driving the 98 olds 88 and now this vehicle is at wally mccarthy's service
Other problems reported for the 1998 Oldsmobile 88
- Brakes 24 complaints
- Fuel system 20 complaints
- Exhaust system 19 complaints
- Electrical system 17 complaints
- Cooling system 15 complaints