Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Problems by Year
NHTSA has 167 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file for the Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, across 3 model years (1995–1997). The 1995 model year has the most complaints (77). The most reported problem area overall is air bags.
Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Cutlass Supreme model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 1995 Cutlass Supreme: 77 complaints, 1 recall
- 1996 Cutlass Supreme: 47 complaints, 2 recalls
- 1997 Cutlass Supreme: 43 complaints, 1 recall
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 Supreme problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 47 | 3 | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 39 | 3 | 4 |
| Steering | 21 | 3 | 3 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 20 | 3 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 18 | 3 | 0 |
| Power Train | 13 | 3 | 0 |
| Structure | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Suspension | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Seats | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Equipment | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 Cutlass Supreme | 43 | 1 | — | Steering | |
| 1996 Cutlass Supreme | 47 | 2 | — | Air Bags | |
| 1995 Cutlass Supreme | 77 | 1 | — | Air Bags |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 1995 (77), 1996 (47), 1997 (43). 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 Supreme?
Air Bags, with 47 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme have?
2 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.