Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1998 Orion II
NHTSA data on file today
The 1998 Orion II has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of . try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1998 Orion II. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #10V015000 REMOTE THROTTLE CONTROL NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V079000 FUEL LIFT PUMP/CUMMINS/ENGINE STALLING NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V120000 ORION/FMVSS 217/WINDOW HANDLE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V033005 FREIGHTLINER/ORION/VANNER BATTERY EQUALIZER NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #98V189000 ORION/ALTERNATOR NHTSA notice
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1998 Orion II has no owner complaints on file, but five recalls indicate potential reliability concerns with the power train, fuel system, visibility, and electrical systems. Limited data makes conclusive assessment difficult.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel lift pump | Unknown | $400–$800 | occasional |
| Battery equalizer | Unknown | $300–$600 | occasional |
| Alternator power stud | Unknown | $500–$1,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections
- Tire rotations
- Coolant flushes
- Transmission fluid changes
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine stalling
- Battery charging issues
- Overheating alternator
- Fuel starvation symptoms
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1998 Orion II at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.