Oldsmobile 98 years to avoid
The Oldsmobile 98 years to avoid are 1995, 1991, 1992, 1997, 1998 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2000 is the cleanest year on record.
417
Total complaints
32
Recall campaigns
1967–2000
Years covered
5
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
98 years to avoid
Every 98 year
Common questions
What are the worst Oldsmobile 98 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the 98 years to avoid are 1995, 1991, 1992, 1997, 1998. The cleanest year on record is 2000.
What is the best year for the Oldsmobile 98?
By complaint volume, 2000 has the cleanest NHTSA record among 98 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Oldsmobile 98 have?
Across all model years, the 98 has 32 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 417 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.