Oldsmobile Cutlass Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
Owners have filed 133 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the Oldsmobile Cutlass across 5 model years. The 1998 model year has the most (37). The words owners use most often: “stopping distance” (10% of reports).
- 133service brakes, hydraulic complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 19%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Stopping distance: mentioned in 13 of 133 complaints (10%)
- Brake rotors: mentioned in 12 of 133 complaints (9%)
- Provide further: mentioned in 10 of 133 complaints (8%)
- ABS brakes: mentioned in 8 of 133 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems happen?
Based on 11 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 133 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 1 an injury.
Oldsmobile Cutlass service brakes, hydraulic complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 Cutlass | 16 | 20% | 1,000 |
| 1998 Cutlass | 37 | 24% | 37,950 |
| 1997 Cutlass | 24 | 25% | 68,800 |
| 1996 Cutlass | 20 | 16% | 97,500 |
| 1995 Cutlass | 36 | 23% | 119,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists service brakes, hydraulic for the Oldsmobile Cutlass. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
98 olds cutlass. Rear brake lines rusted through in vicinity of lr wheel . Resulted in sudden total loss of braking due to loss of all brake fluid. No separate reservoir for front brake fluid. Heard of similar event with same model style chevy malibu. No year known. *tr
Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 30 mph in dry road conditions, the abs light illuminated when the brake pedal was depressed. Also, the brake pedal went to the floorboard, and stopping distance was increased. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop who performed a diagnostic, but…
Abs light comes on very frequently when hitting a bump in the road or making a turn. Has done so since the car was purchased and has been in numerous times about problem, having several parts relating to abs and brakes replaced. *nm
The abs check light remained on, which the owner's manual indicated that the brakes may not operate properly. Consumer contacted manufacturer.*ak the brake lights failed and a wire within the steering column broke. *nm
My main complaint relates to the disc brakes, rotors, and caliper assemblies on my vehicle. I have owned my vehicle since 1996 and on several occasions have had to replace the brake pads, rotors and more recently the calipers due to them freezing up. Since i have purchased the car i have had at…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Oldsmobile Cutlasss have service brakes, hydraulic problems?
No. NHTSA has 133 owner complaints about service brakes, hydraulic for the Oldsmobile Cutlass. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Oldsmobile Cutlass service brakes, hydraulic?
No recall currently lists service brakes, hydraulic for this vehicle.
What do owners say about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the Oldsmobile Cutlass?
The most frequent phrase is “stopping distance”, in 13 of 133 complaints, followed by “brake rotors” (12).
See all Oldsmobile Cutlass problems.