Oldsmobile Cutlass Problems by Year
NHTSA has 610 owner complaints and 5 safety recalls on file for the Oldsmobile Cutlass, across 5 model years (1995–1999). The 1995 model year has the most complaints (156). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes, hydraulic.
Oldsmobile Cutlass years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Cutlass model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 1995 Cutlass: 156 complaints, 3 recalls
- 1998 Cutlass: 155 complaints, 2 recalls
- 1996 Cutlass: 123 complaints, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Oldsmobile Cutlass problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems | 133 | 5 | 4 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 84 | 5 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 82 | 5 | 1 |
| Air Bags | 74 | 5 | 25 |
| Steering | 56 | 5 | 3 |
| Suspension | 48 | 5 | 0 |
| Power Train | 45 | 5 | 0 |
| Tires | 30 | 5 | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 28 | 5 | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 25 | 5 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 23 | 4 | 3 |
| Structure | 23 | 5 | 1 |
| Visibility | 23 | 4 | 0 |
| Equipment | 22 | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 21 | 5 | 1 |
| Seats | 13 | 5 | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Wheels | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Oldsmobile Cutlass model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 Cutlass | 80 | 0 | — | Electrical System | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 1998 Cutlass | 155 | 2 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | More complaints than other years |
| 1997 Cutlass | 96 | 2 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 1996 Cutlass | 123 | 0 | — | Air Bags | About as many complaints as other years |
| 1995 Cutlass | 156 | 3 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | More complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Oldsmobile Cutlass years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 1995 (156), 1998 (155), 1996 (123). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Oldsmobile Cutlass?
Service Brakes, Hydraulic, with 133 complaints across 5 model years.
How many recalls does the Oldsmobile Cutlass have?
5 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.