1998 Oldsmobile 88 power train problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1998 Oldsmobile 88 — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While entering my garage at a slow rate of speed and my foot on the brake, the car suddenly surged forward. This has happened 3 or 4 times when coming to a red light or stopped vehicles over the course of the year. I remember the audi that had the same problem. I really thought I'd end up in my…”
filed Aug 2, 2004
“Transmission: upper plate gasket went, causing gear slippage at high speeds which gradually became worse in the lower gears. Transmission replaced under warrenty. Transmission was replaced with a rebuilt unit which is now exhibiting much of the same slippage at high speeds (only minorly at the…”
filed Apr 22, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Some owners may comment on a transmission oil leak. *tt updated *eh
010730032B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 1, 2004
Power Train problems in other 88 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 88 | 8 | 10% |
| 1997 88 | 12 | 12% |
| 1996 88 | 5 | 5% |
| 1995 88 | 4 | 3% |
| 1994 88 | 6 | 10% |
| 1993 88 | 18 | 24% |
| 1992 88 | 11 | 15% |
| 1990 88 | 1 | 4% |
| 1989 88 | 1 | 4% |
| 1988 88 | 1 | 3% |
| 1986 88 | 2 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Oldsmobile 88
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.