1997 Oldsmobile 98 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 1997 Oldsmobile 98, and owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 1997 Oldsmobile 98. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1997 Oldsmobile 98 have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 61,806 miles. Complaints peaked in 1997 with 8 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 4, 2014 · Steering
“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.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 30, 2003 · Seat belts
Compare Oldsmobile 98 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Oldsmobile 98 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1967 Oldsmobile 98 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 Oldsmobile 98 | 3 | 0 |
| 1971 Oldsmobile 98 | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 Oldsmobile 98 | 3 | 0 |
| 1974 Oldsmobile 98 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 Oldsmobile 98 | 2 | 1 |
| 1977 Oldsmobile 98 | 2 | 0 |
| 1979 Oldsmobile 98 | 3 | 0 |
| 1980 Oldsmobile 98 | 2 | 1 |
| 1981 Oldsmobile 98 | 0 | 2 |
| 1982 Oldsmobile 98 | 1 | 2 |
| 1983 Oldsmobile 98 | 0 | 1 |
| 1984 Oldsmobile 98 | 1 | 1 |
| 1985 Oldsmobile 98 | 1 | 9 |
| 1986 Oldsmobile 98 | 2 | 13 |
| 1987 Oldsmobile 98 | 3 | 15 |
| 1988 Oldsmobile 98 | 0 | 10 |
| 1989 Oldsmobile 98 | 0 | 11 |
| 1990 Oldsmobile 98 | 0 | 17 |
| 1991 Oldsmobile 98 | 2 | 47 |
| 1992 Oldsmobile 98 | 1 | 38 |
| 1993 Oldsmobile 98 | 1 | 13 |
| 1994 Oldsmobile 98 | 1 | 16 |
| 1995 Oldsmobile 98 | 2 | 30 |
| 1996 Oldsmobile 98 | 2 | 10 |
| 1997 Oldsmobile 98 | 0 | 30 |
| 1998 Oldsmobile 98 | 0 | 27 |
| 1999 Oldsmobile 98 | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 1997 Oldsmobile 98
How do I know if my 1997 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.
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.
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.
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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.