Oldsmobile 98 vs Ford F150
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Oldsmobile 98 | Ford F150 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 417 | 988 |
| Model years covered | 1975–1999 | 1966–1990 |
| Worst model year | 1995 | — |
| Best model year | 1997 | — |
| Crashes reported | 31 | 22 |
| Fires reported | 10 | 216 |
| Injuries reported | 31 | 23 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 3 |
| Most complained-about part | Brakes | Fuel & Propulsion |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 17.3% | 26.7% |
Oldsmobile 98 by year
What breaks
Brakes
83
19.9%
Electrical System
45
10.8%
Engine & Cooling
40
9.6%
Airbags
33
7.9%
Seat Belts
33
7.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
25
6.0%
Steering
22
5.3%
Body & Structure
16
3.8%
Ford F150 by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
305
30.9%
Electrical System
244
24.7%
Engine & Cooling
83
8.4%
Brakes
68
6.9%
Tires
55
5.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
38
3.8%
Body & Structure
37
3.7%
Steering
30
3.0%