We found the following complaints for OLDSMOBILE 98 (1995)
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Air bag light keeps coming on. Took to dealer & service mechanic took dash apart to locate problem. Could not locate it. Air bag light off while vehicle was off. Came back on when vehicle turned on.
Airbags deployed without reason under normal driving conditionscausing windshield to break and due to cost to repair dash and airbags caused car to be a total loss.
Dt*: the contact stated that the vehicle's front driver side airbag deployed on 06/20/06 while the ignition was on but in park.the front passenger side airbag also deployed while driving 60 mph on 06/21/06.the was no impact to the vehicle during both incidents.the airbag light was not illuminated prior to the first incident however the contact observed the airbag light illuminated after the 2nd incident.there were no injuries sustained nor lose control of the vehicle.the manufacturer was contacted on 06/22/06 who determined the vehicle should be repaired.the vehicle was taken to the dealer on 06/23/06 for a repair estimate however the vehicle was not due to the cost. A police report was filed on the deployment of the passenger side airbag.
The driver's air bag is much bigger than the steering wheel, during an accident it violently deployed and blew the consumers hand off the wheel with such force that it broke her wrist (right) and resulted in 3rd degree burns to the left arm, the passenger side air bag did not deploy towards the passenger but went up through the windshield, the consumer believes that these air bags are old and outdated and believes they should be removed.nlm
The contact owns a 1995 oldsmobile 98 royal.while driving 45 mph, the driver side air bag suddenly deployed without warning.the contact had to hold the air bag down and pull over to the side of the road to prevent a crash.the contact suffered soreness in his neck and ribs.he also has an abrasion on his arm from the failure.he notified the dealer and the manufacturer and they stated that the air bag deployment was caused by the moisture in the component.they offered him a settlement to purchase the vehicle, however, they would not replace the air bags or give him a new vehicle.the current and failure mileages were 184,716.
Electrical system failure caused the car to stall,oil gauge erratic, air bag light to come on and chimmer module to fail. Yh(incidnt dt.from 5-oct-1995-23-feb-1996)
When driving at hwy speeds, engine shuts down and vehicle is difficult to steer.
Consumer states coolant warning light flashes, there is puddles of antifreeze caused by the coolant level sensor retainer clips breaking off and leaving the sensor retained only by the friction of the o-ring seals.
Coolant warning light came on---a large pool of coolant under car after stopping---inspection of car showed retaining clips were broken, but sensor still in place
The boltsthat hold the engine mounts to the steering column broke off while the vehicle was goingat 60mph, resulting in loss of steering control.the dealerand manufacturer have been notified.
Engine continually overheating and shutting down.
Qwhile driving the vehicle loses totalpower. There is no indication that the vehicle is going to lose power. The dealer has been notified.
The oxygen sensor came out of the exhaust train resulting in loud muffler noise. On the way to the dealer to have it looked at, the engine trouble light came on. The dealer informed me that the noise was from the oxygensensor which had come out, the mechanic shecked it and found nothing wrong so he reinserted it . I was then advised that the abs system was not operating correctly ehich caused the engine light to come on. The abs module and affected parts were replaced and the total bill came to $1013.61 which i paid. I do not believe i should have to pay for a part that should not have gone bad at that mileage and would appreciate any information that the factory may have put out about a claim for that obvious defect.
Cooling unit compressor failed. Yh
A/c compressor failed causing engine noise.nlm
A/c compressor failed causing engine noise.nlm
Air conditioner cooling temp was lower than normal stopped cooling inside of car dealer said he found leak and replaced under dash condenser unit at $800 cost next day no difference in air conditionerreturned to dealer problem still unresolved. Vehicle has experienced several power doorlock and power window problems still unresolved by dealer who said window morters are bad. In addition after daler repalced brake system master cyilinder the abs light came on dealer said nothing they did caused problem- this was the third vehicle fluid leak repared by dealer
Head light switch and head light failed prior to the recall(94v-138 and 94v-190). Yh
Headlight switch failed causing poor visibility while driving at night, consumer never notified of head light switch recall 94v-138. Nm
Head lights failed after recall work. Yh
Head light switch and head light failed prior to the recall(94v-138 and 94v-190). Yh
Headlight switch failed causing poor visibility while driving at night, consumer never notified of head light switch recall 94v-138. Nm
The contact owns a 1995 oldsmobile 98.while driving 65 mph, sparks appeared in the engine compartment and the engine shut off.there were no warning indicators prior to the failure.the contact pulled off the road and the engine compartment burst into flames.the fire was extinguished by the fire department and they stated that the cause was due to a gas leak.the vehicle was towed.there were no injuries.the current and failure mileages were 105,000.
Returned fuel line for the 3.8l enginewas leaking fuel onto the engine. Dealer was notified,and informed consumer that the fuel line is on back order for 2-3 months.
Hood latch would not open hood. Gauges don't work. Driver's door lock inoperative.
Hood latch would not open hood. Gauges don't work. Driver's door lock inoperative.
Emergency brake makes noise when used.nlm
Emergency brake makes noise when braking. Yh
Emergency brake makes noise when used.nlm
Transmission fails to go into reverse intermittently due to new design.
Consumer was unable to get the gear shift out of park. Nlm
Consumer was unable to get the gear shift out of park. Nlm
Rear shifting mechanism failed.
Right rear seat belt malfunctioned. Yh
Head rest does not raise high enough to protect tall people from injury. *dsh
Air conditioner cooling temp was lower than normal stopped cooling inside of car dealer said he found leak and replaced under dash condenser unit at $800 cost next day no difference in air conditionerreturned to dealer problem still unresolved. Vehicle has experienced several power doorlock and power window problems still unresolved by dealer who said window morters are bad. In addition after daler repalced brake system master cyilinder the abs light came on dealer said nothing they did caused problem- this was the third vehicle fluid leak repared by dealer
Abs:while traveling down road, 65 mph, vehicles in front stopped to make turn; applied brakes, nothing happened; changed lanes to avoid hitting cars in rear.
The left rear wheel always locks up and causes the car to skid. The car has abs.
Brakes/accelerator failed causing vehile to continue forward while pulling in driveway, demolishing shrubbery and fence in yard.nlm
Brakes/accelerator failed causing vehile to continue forward while pulling in driveway, demolishing shrubbery and fence in yard.nlm
Front brake rotors are defective and rotors must be replaced every 10,000 miles. Owner very concerned for safety.
When drivingand when attempting to make a left hand turnvehiclewas very hard to steer toleft.consumer has taken vehicle to the dealer, who determined thatrack and pinion steeringneeded replacing.consumer also states front struts were failing and was replaced.
Power locks on all doors do not work.nlm
Driver's side door will not open or close. Key will not open door. Door locks are electrical.door lock and door actuator have been replaced.
Power locks on all doors do not work.nlm
Right front door and door lock would not unlock. Yh
Wheel bearing, right front hub, left front hub and bearing failed.nlm
Wheel bearing, right front hub, left front hub and bearing failed.nlm
When drivingand when attempting to make a left hand turnvehiclewas very hard to steer toleft.consumer has taken vehicle to the dealer, who determined thatrack and pinion steeringneeded replacing.consumer also states front struts were failing and was replaced.
Wheel bearing, right front hub, left front hub and bearing failed.nlm
Wheel bearing, right front hub, left front hub and bearing failed.nlm
Wheel bearing and right front hub assembly failed.yh
Oil gauge failed, oil was low with less than 500 miles on the car.nlm
The oxygen sensor came out of the exhaust train resulting in loud muffler noise. On the way to the dealer to have it looked at, the engine trouble light came on. The dealer informed me that the noise was from the oxygensensor which had come out, the mechanic shecked it and found nothing wrong so he reinserted it . I was then advised that the abs system was not operating correctly ehich caused the engine light to come on. The abs module and affected parts were replaced and the total bill came to $1013.61 which i paid. I do not believe i should have to pay for a part that should not have gone bad at that mileage and would appreciate any information that the factory may have put out about a claim for that obvious defect.
Instrument panel is noisy. Yh
Hood latch would not open hood. Gauges don't work. Driver's door lock inoperative.
Oil gauge failed, oil was low with less than 500 miles on the car.nlm
No summary listed for this vehicle.
The vehicle's accelerator malfunctioned caused damage to driver's property. Yh
Carbon on the throttle body plate due to blow by or oil usage resulted in throttle sticking and vehicle suddenly accelerating.
Brakes/accelerator failed causing vehile to continue forward while pulling in driveway, demolishing shrubbery and fence in yard.nlm
Brakes/accelerator failed causing vehile to continue forward while pulling in driveway, demolishing shrubbery and fence in yard.nlm
Heater blower motor becomes noisy after having heater on for awhile.
Power window would not open or close. Yh
Power window switch failure.*aw
Left front window would not open or close.nlm
Air conditioner cooling temp was lower than normal stopped cooling inside of car dealer said he found leak and replaced under dash condenser unit at $800 cost next day no difference in air conditionerreturned to dealer problem still unresolved. Vehicle has experienced several power doorlock and power window problems still unresolved by dealer who said window morters are bad. In addition after daler repalced brake system master cyilinder the abs light came on dealer said nothing they did caused problem- this was the third vehicle fluid leak repared by dealer
Left front window would not open or close.nlm
Due to the sun glazing on the windshield, the consumer is experiencing poor visibility when driving.
Wheels failed causing tires to leak air.
Wheel bearing and right front hub assembly failed.yh
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