1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Cutlass years
- Fewer complaints than other years 5th of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 80 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass. That ranks 5th out of 5 Cutlass model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (18 complaints, 23%), typically at around 69,000 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 2 fires, 3 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 80owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 18 | 23% | 69,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 16 | 20% | 1,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 16 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 13 | 16% | 59,690 | — | — |
| Suspension | 11 | 14% | 64,903 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 5 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 5% | 44,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 | 3% | 60,205 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 3% | 51,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 1% | 119,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | 138,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
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.
While driving my fiances oldsmobile, i noticed a bad shudder under light to moderate braking. Upon investigation, i found that the front left control arm had rusted so badly that it had cracked in several places. The structural integrity had been so badly compromised i am sure that had i needed to…
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 oldsmobile cutlass. The contact stated that while attempting to start the engine, the vehicle would not start and a burning odor was present inside the vehicle. The driver then noticed smoke emitting from the ignition switch. The vehicle was towed to an independent…
The theft light comes on and the car won't start and it's a on going problem. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 oldsmobile cutlass. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start and the anti-theft warning light was illuminated. The failure recurred numerous times. The dealer was notified and instructed the contact to bring the vehicle in for diagnosis. The manufacturer was…
I have 99 oldsmobile cutlass which only issue i ever had is faulty anti theft system like so many people with gmc or oldsmobile or chevy anything with antitheft system use right key and the light comes on you have to wait 10-15 min then it starts how can a company not ever have recall i can…
Other Oldsmobile Cutlass years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 80 | 0 |
| 1998 Cutlass | 155 | 2 |
| 1997 Cutlass | 96 | 2 |
| 1996 Cutlass | 123 | 0 |
| 1995 Cutlass | 156 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass?
Owners most often report electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic, tires problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 18 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 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 1999 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.