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1987 Oldsmobile 98 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

3 safety recalls list the 1987 Oldsmobile 98, and owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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safety recalls
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owner complaints to NHTSA
1 / 0
complaints citing a crash / fire

3 safety recalls for the 1987 Oldsmobile 98

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Accelerator pedal (vehicle speed control)

    NHTSA 88V080000 Reported 35,057 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Excessive accelerator cable friction may restrict the cables free movement between the accelerator pedal and the throttle body.

    Remedy: Replace accelerator cable.

  2. Fuses and circuit breakers (electrical system)

    NHTSA 87V135000 Reported 479,715 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    An in line fusible link may melt down and cause a fire.

    Remedy: The windshield washer bottle bracket will be replaced.

  3. Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (service brakes)

    NHTSA 87V093000 Reported 6,004 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    The anti lock brake system (ABS) pressure/warning switch may exhibit brake fluid seepage which eventually can lead to loss of the brake system hydraulic pump motor. Additionally, the hydraulic pump motor and ABS electrical relays may have been exposed to water contamination during vehicle assembly. This condition can cause loss of the…

    Remedy: The ABS and hydraulic pump motor electrical relays and 30 amp fuses will be replaced. In addition, the hydraulic pump motor assembly and pressure/warning switch will be inspected and, if required, replaced.

15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 1987 Oldsmobile 98 have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. Complaints peaked in 2000 with 4 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Nar 03-25-2003. *mr. Several parts on the vehicle failed such as 2 egr valves, idle passage switch, power antenna, transmission gasket, cv boot, automatic air condition control unit, radio speakers, c”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 24, 2003 · Engine and engine cooling

“Oldsmobile has refused to do anything for this failure even though they know that the failure is caused by bad manufacturing on their part. The vehicle was never brought in to a dealer for repair duri”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 3, 2000 · Electrical system

Compare Oldsmobile 98 model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Oldsmobile 98 model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1967 Oldsmobile 9810
1968 Oldsmobile 9830
1971 Oldsmobile 9810
1972 Oldsmobile 9830
1974 Oldsmobile 9810
1975 Oldsmobile 9821
1977 Oldsmobile 9820
1979 Oldsmobile 9830
1980 Oldsmobile 9821
1981 Oldsmobile 9802
1982 Oldsmobile 9812
1983 Oldsmobile 9801
1984 Oldsmobile 9811
1985 Oldsmobile 9819
1986 Oldsmobile 98213
1987 Oldsmobile 98315
1988 Oldsmobile 98010
1989 Oldsmobile 98011
1990 Oldsmobile 98017
1991 Oldsmobile 98247
1992 Oldsmobile 98138
1993 Oldsmobile 98113
1994 Oldsmobile 98116
1995 Oldsmobile 98230
1996 Oldsmobile 98210
1997 Oldsmobile 98030
1998 Oldsmobile 98027
1999 Oldsmobile 9801

Checking a specific 1987 Oldsmobile 98

How do I know if my 1987 Oldsmobile 98 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 1987 Oldsmobile 98; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Oldsmobile dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 87V093000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Oldsmobile models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.