1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Cutlass years
- More complaints than other years 1st of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 156 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass. That is the most of any Cutlass model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (36 complaints, 23%), typically at around 119,000 miles. Complaints mention 12 crashes, 14 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 156owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 12complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 36 | 23% | 119,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 32 | 21% | 149,248 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 18 | 12% | 82,367 | — | — |
| Power Train | 18 | 12% | 90,291 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 | 8% | 101,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 9 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 9 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 6 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 6 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 6 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 3% | 93,582 | — | — |
| Steering | 4 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 4 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 4 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1% | 62,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Seat belts:front:anchorage
Problem: The center rear seat belt anchor plate exhibits stress cracks.
Risk: In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat belt system can fracture, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Fix: Dealers will replace the center rear seat belt system.
Seat belts:front:anchorage
Problem: The center rear seat belt anchor plate exhibits stress cracks.
Risk: In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat belt system can fracture and injury to the seat occupant can occur.
Fix: Dealers will replace the center rear seat belt system.
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:switch/wiring
Problem: Some of these vehicles have a strained or separated washer/wiper switch power feed wire.
Risk: This can cause the windshield washer/wiper to work intermittently and could ultimately result in inoperative wipers. If this were to occur in a severe weather situation, driver visibility could be reduced, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the old designed washer/wiper switches with a newly designed switch.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
In sept. 2013, replaced the fuel filter and line with the driveworks brand from advance auto parts. On 3/2/14, the car would not start and we smelled gas. The snap on connection had popped loose at the gas tank and was spewing gasoline when we tried to start the car. On 3/6/14, the line popped…
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 oldsmobile cutlass supreme. The contact stated that while sitting at a traffic stop, another vehicle crashed into the contact. The air bags did not deploy and the vehicle was destroyed. The contact suffered injuries to the head and was currently hospitalized. The contact…
When car starts up, races fast, ruff shifts into gear, cruise control wont work, and blinker is dim when lights are on. *tr
I was driving on the highway going 70 mph when my drivers side airbag deployed on its own for no reason. *tr
I had an accident a few months ago and my airbag light was blinking, but didn't deploy. Now i am afraid it will deploy while i'm driving. *tr
Other Oldsmobile Cutlass years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 Cutlass | 80 | 0 |
| 1998 Cutlass | 155 | 2 |
| 1997 Cutlass | 96 | 2 |
| 1996 Cutlass | 123 | 0 |
| 1995 | 156 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, air bags, electrical system problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 36 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Cutlass model years, the 1995 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.