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#BS-1991-OLD98-60A7

1991 Oldsmobile 98

Based on reports from 69 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recalls

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Preliminary Verdict

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Based on 69 complaints, 7 crashes, 2 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

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

14 owners reported service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip issues — failures commonly reported around 176K miles.

!Inspect the Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master CylinderMED

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 (14 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip14 (20%)

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder6 (9%)

Air Bags:frontal4 (6%)

Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator3 (4%)

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:drum:wheel Cylinders2 (3%)

Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery2 (3%)

Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner2 (3%)

Power Train:automatic Transmission2 (3%)

1991 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 20% of all reports filed for the 1991 Oldsmobile 98, with 14 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 176,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 176K-mile mark.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder Issues

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 1991 Oldsmobile 98, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Air Bags:frontal Issues

Air Bags:frontal complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 1991 Oldsmobile 98, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to air bags:frontal-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator Issues

Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 1991 Oldsmobile 98, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1991 Oldsmobile 98. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

91V167000Oct 1991

PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL

WHEN APPLIED, THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER ASSEMBLY MAY RELEASE ONE OR MORE TEETH, REDUCING THE CABLE LOAD TO THE REAR BRAKES.

91V198000Nov 1991

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

THE CONSOLE MOUNTED SHIFT LEVER MAY DISENGAGE FROM THE SHIFT CONTROL CABLE BRACKET CAUSING LOSS OF GEAR INDICATOR REFERENCE AND SHIFT SELECTOR OPERATION.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 69 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

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1991 Oldsmobile 98: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1991 Oldsmobile 98?

The most commonly reported issue with the 1991 Oldsmobile 98 is related to the service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, with 14 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 1991 Oldsmobile 98 reliable?

The 1991 Oldsmobile 98 has 69 complaints, 7 crash reports, and 2 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 1991 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 1991 Oldsmobile 98 have any recalls?

Yes, the 1991 Oldsmobile 98 has 2 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?

Based on 2 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 176,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 90–120K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.

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.

How is this different from free NHTSA data?

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