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#BS-1986-OLD98-60A7

1986 Oldsmobile 98

Based on reports from 13 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
13
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Recalls
3
TSBs
0
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Preliminary Verdict

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Based on 13 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 3 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited SlipHIGH

2 owners reported service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip issues.

!Inspect the Steering:rack And PinionMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip (2 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Where the complaints fall

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip2 (15%)
Steering:rack And Pinion2 (15%)
Suspension:front:shock Absorber1 (8%)
Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:pump1 (8%)
Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System1 (8%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module1 (8%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings1 (8%)
Brakes1 (8%)

1986 Oldsmobile 98: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip Issues

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip complaints account for 15% of all reports filed for the 1986 Oldsmobile 98, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.

Steering:rack And Pinion Issues

Steering:rack And Pinion complaints account for 15% of all reports filed for the 1986 Oldsmobile 98, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering:rack and pinion-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Suspension:front:shock Absorber Issues

Suspension:front:shock Absorber complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 1986 Oldsmobile 98, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to suspension:front:shock absorber-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:pump Issues

Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:pump complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 1986 Oldsmobile 98, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering:hydraulic power assist:pump-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

06E043000Oct 2006

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

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 ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.

86V145000Nov 1986

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

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.

87V093000Jul 1987

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

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 FUNCTION.

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 13 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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1986 Oldsmobile 98: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1986 Oldsmobile 98?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1986 Oldsmobile 98 is related to the service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, with 2 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1986 Oldsmobile 98 reliable?
The 1986 Oldsmobile 98 has 13 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 1986 Oldsmobile 98 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1986 Oldsmobile 98 have any recalls?
Yes, the 1986 Oldsmobile 98 has 3 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Oldsmobile 98 problems start?
Mileage data is limited for this vehicle. The full report analyzes available data to identify failure patterns by mileage range.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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