1998 Oldsmobile 88 service brakes, hydraulic problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1998 Oldsmobile 88 — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While the vehicle was parked, the consumer noticed that a liquid was leaking from underneath the vehicle. Also, while applying the brakes the pedal did not go to the floor. The braking power was less than normal. Consumer took vehicle to dealer for inspection, and the mechanic determined that the…”
filed Nov 4, 2004
“Starting early 2002 with only 45000 miles on the 1998 oldsmobile 88 the warning light advising abs was not operating came on intermittantly. Took to cuesta cadillac oldsmobile dealer in san luis obispo calif and was advised that rear brake cylinders were leaking and should be replaced. We did that…”
filed Aug 15, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other 88 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 88 | 6 | 8% |
| 1997 88 | 11 | 11% |
| 1996 88 | 6 | 7% |
| 1995 88 | 14 | 12% |
| 1994 88 | 15 | 24% |
| 1993 88 | 21 | 28% |
| 1992 88 | 26 | 36% |
| 1990 88 | 4 | 17% |
| 1989 88 | 2 | 7% |
| 1988 88 | 3 | 8% |
| 1986 88 | 4 | 21% |
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.