Complaints
225
Crashes
7
Fires
0
Injuries
19
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#127 complaints
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Avg mileage:55,100 mi
#214 complaints
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Avg mileage:88,064 mi
#313 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Avg mileage:66,250 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 27 | — | — | 55,100 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 14 | — | — | 88,064 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 13 | — | — | 66,250 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 10 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 9 | — | — | 72,008 mi | |
| SEATS | 8 | — | — | 48,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 8 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | 5 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 5 | — | — | 120,000 mi | |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 5 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES | 4 | — | — | 44,500 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 4 | — | — | 81,526 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 4 | — | — | 79,917 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 4 | — | — | 65,444 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 3 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 92,161 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 3 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 3 | — | — | 90,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 3 | 1 | — | 87,500 mi | |
| STEERING:RACK AND PINION | 3 | — | — | 95,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD | 3 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 3 | — | — | 55,000 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 2 | — | — | 86,878 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 2 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK | 2 | — | — | — |
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