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1997 Oldsmobile 98 Recalls & Complaints

We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 1997 Oldsmobile 98 right now, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 30 owner complaints are on file.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1997 Oldsmobile 98.

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1997 Oldsmobile 98 owner complaints

Owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Oldsmobile 98, describing incidents dated May 19, 1997 to December 5, 2008.

Most-cited components

  • Seat Belts 15 complaints
  • Electrical System 3 complaints
  • Engine 3 complaints
  • Visibility/Wiper 3 complaints
  • Suspension 2 complaints
  • Power Train 1 complaint

Newest complaints

  • ODI #10662273 · Filed

    WHILE GETTING ON THE FREEWAY THE ENGINE JUST STOPPED. I NOTICED THE STEERING WHEEL FROZE, AND LOOKED DOWN AND SAW THAT THE LIGHTS HAD COME IN AND THE ENGINE HAD STOPPED. I WAS ABLE TO PUT IN PARK AND START THE ENGINE. NO FURTHER PROBLEMS THE REST OF THAT TRIP. ABOUT A MONTH LATER THE SAME THING…

  • ODI #10051335 · Filed

    REA SEAT BELTS UNABLE TO FASTEN THEM TO SECURE PASSENGERS. BUCKLES RECESSED TO FAR INTO REAR SEAT CUSHION. REQUIRES ASISTANCE TOBUCKLES PASSENGERS BELTS. VERY DANGEROUS.

  • ODI #10018574 · Filed

    I OWN A 1997 OLDSMOBILE REGENCY V6-3800 3.8L, VIN: [XXX]. THE INTAKE MANIFOLD IS LEAKING COOLANT, AND THE COST TO REPLACE IS APPROX. $800~$1000, DUE TO A GASKET FAILURE. I DON'T FEEL THAT THE GASKET SHOULD HAVE FAILED SO SOON. THE SERVICE DEPT. AT OLDS TELLS ME THAT THEIR ARE GASKET PROBLEMS WITH…

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 1997 Oldsmobile 98 in 2 investigations. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations
We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 1997 Oldsmobile 98 right now — this is not a confirmed "no recalls". Check the VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls for the official status.

Other Oldsmobile 98 model years

Check your 1997 Oldsmobile 98 VIN

Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Oldsmobile 98 at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

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