Recalls (2)
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1995 Oldsmobile 98. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗LIGHTING:GENERAL OR UNKNOWN COMPONENT:HEAD LIGHTS
- Summary
- THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH LIGHTING CONTROL MODULES WHICH CAN EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE CURRENT LEAKAGE DUE TO DAMAGED SURFACE MOUNTING CAPACITORS. THIS CAN CAUSE LOSS OF HEAD LAMPS AND PARKING LAMPS.
- Consequence
- SUDDEN LOSS OF HEADLAMPS CAN CAUSE REDUCED DRIVER VISIBILITY WHICH CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. ALSO, THE HEAD LAMPS CANNOT BE TURNED OFF, OR THEY MAY TURN ON WHILE THE VEHICLE IS PARKED, RESULTING IN LOSS OF BATTERY CHARGE AND INABILITY TO RESTART THE CAR.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLAMP MODULE.
LIGHTING:SWITCH:BUTTON:RING:HEAD LIGHTS
- Summary
- A SPRING IN THE HEAD LAMP PORTION OF THE HEAD PARK LAMP SWITCH CAN FAIL PREVENTING LATCHING OF THE HEAD LAMP PORTION OF THE SWITCH IN THE "ON" POSITION.
- Consequence
- THE HEAD LAMPS WOULD NOT STAY ILLUMINATED RESULTING IN REDUCED DRIVER VISIBILITY.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL INSPECT HEAD/PARK LAMP SWITCH BUILD DATE CODES AND REPLACE SWITCHES WITH SUSPECT DATE CODES.
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Owner complaints (30)
30 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The engine and engine cooling is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 6 | 20% |
| Air bags | 5 | 16.7% |
| Service brakes | 5 | 16.7% |
| Visibility | 5 | 16.7% |
| Unknown or other | 4 | 13.3% |
| Power train | 3 | 10% |
| Electrical system | 2 | 6.7% |
| Equipment | 2 | 6.7% |
| Fuel system | 2 | 6.7% |
| Structure | 2 | 6.7% |
How 1995 compares with other 98 years
Best and worst 98 years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 17 | 0 |
| 1991 | 47 | 2 |
| 1992 | 38 | 1 |
| 1993 | 13 | 1 |
| 1994 | 16 | 1 |
| 1995 | 30 | 2 |
| 1996 | 10 | 2 |
| 1997 | 30 | 0 |
| 1998 | 27 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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1995 Oldsmobile 98 FAQ
How many recalls does the 1995 Oldsmobile 98 have?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns: 94V190000 (lighting), 94V138000 (lighting). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 1995 Oldsmobile 98 problems?
Owners filed 30 complaints with NHTSA. Engine and engine cooling (6), Air bags (5), Service brakes (5) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 1995 98 compare with other years?
Among the 1990–1999 Oldsmobile 98 model years at least five years old, the 1999 drew the fewest complaints (1) and the 1991 the most (47). The 1995 drew 30. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.