1984 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS
2 recalls, 24 complaints
89V102000 Jun 16, 1989
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
A SMALL NYLON BUSHING IN THE CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL MAY SLIP OUT OF PLACE, CAUSING INTERMITTENT AND UNEXPECTED INCREASES IN ENGINE SPEED OR DIESELING (ENGINE RUN ON WITH IGNITION OFF).
Consequence
SERVO ROD ASSEMBLY COULD CATCH ON ENGINE COMPONENTS ANDRESULT IN A STUCK THROTTLE WITH POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
INSTALL A NEW BUSHING IN CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL.
84V011000 Feb 6, 1984
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Defect Description
SOME VEHICLES HAVE BUCKET SEAT BACK LOCKS THAT DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 207, ANCHORAGE OF SEATS. IN EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT BACK LOCK MAY NOT FUNCTION.
Remedy
INSPECTION OF SEAT BACK LOCKS WILL BE PERFORMED. LOCKS THAT HAVE BENT, BROKEN OR MISSING HOOKS WILL BE REPLACED.
Complaint Statistics
24 total complaints
1 crashes 3 fires 1 injuries 1 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 |
| VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN | 1 |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jun 22, 2016
Incident date: Jun 20, 2016
FUEL TANK REPLACED WITH SPECTRA PREMIUM SERVICE REPLACEMENT FUEL TANK PART NUMBER 308A FILLER NECK IS IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED CAUSING LICENSE PLATE LAMP TO BE NON FUNCTIONAL. MANUFACTURER WILL NOT HONOR WARRANTY ON REPLACEMENT FUEL TANK. VEHICLE NOW VIOLATES FEDERAL AND STATE SAFETY LAWS.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Feb 15, 2003
WELL, I HAVE A 1984 CUTLASS CIERA "LS". SHE ONLY HAS 24,000 ORIGINAL MILES. HAS NO RUST, NO FADED PAINT, AND NO DAMAGED PARTS ON THE BODY, UNDER THE HOOD, BUT THE INTERIOR CEILING UNFORTUNATELY HAS STARTED TO FALL DOWN (THE CLOTH TOP). I HAD IT REPAIRED ABOUT 10 YEARS AGO AND IT STARTED RECE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jan 5, 2004
Incident date: Sep 24, 2003
1984 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS SUFFERED VEHICLE FIRE.*MR THE CONSUMER PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD BECAUSE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, THE CONSUMER OPENED THE HOOD AND REALIZED THE CAR WAS SMOKING, THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY ON FIRE. *CB *JB
Fire
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Apr 10, 2002
Incident date: Apr 2, 2002
VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AND WOULDN'T SHIFT OUT OF FIRST GEAR. VEHICLE MADE A POPPING AND GRINDING NOISE, INDEPENDENT MECHANIC INSPECTED VEHICLE AND DETERMINED TORQUE CONVERTER AS THE CAUSE. *AK *YD
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
Apr 10, 2002
Incident date: Apr 2, 2002
VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AND WOULDN'T SHIFT OUT OF FIRST GEAR. VEHICLE MADE A POPPING AND GRINDING NOISE, INDEPENDENT MECHANIC INSPECTED VEHICLE AND DETERMINED TORQUE CONVERTER AS THE CAUSE. *AK *YD
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Dec 12, 2001
DEFECTIVE FUEL SYSTEM
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Aug 28, 2001
WINSHIELD WPERS WILL NOT TURN OFF WHEN TURNED ON OR EVEN USE OF THE MIST FEATURE RESULTS IN THE WIPERS TURNING ON LOW AND HAVE TOM PLAY WITH SWITCH TO GET THEM TO TURN OFF.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Mar 3, 1999
Incident date: Jan 5, 1999
VEHICLES ENGINE COMPARTMENT OVERHEATED AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. (OHIO TRAFFIC REPORT).
Fire
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Apr 27, 1998
REMOTE DOOR OPENER STOPPED WORKING. ALSO REAR WINDOW DOES NOT OPEN WHEN WEATHER IS COLD OR NEAR 30 DEGREES F.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 27, 1998
REMOTE DOOR OPENER STOPPED WORKING. ALSO REAR WINDOW DOES NOT OPEN WHEN WEATHER IS COLD OR NEAR 30 DEGREES F.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Oct 4, 1996
Incident date: Sep 10, 1996
WHEN DRIVING THE THROTTLE STICKS, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO HAVE A NEAR ACCIDENT, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT STOP UNTIL YOU TAKE THE KEY OUT THE IGNITION. *AK
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Jul 11, 1996
Incident date: Jun 26, 1996
BUCKET SEAT BACK LATCHES FAILED. *DH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Dec 5, 1995
THE CAR JUST STARTED BURNING FOR NO REASON. 12-4-95 PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
Fire
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Oct 26, 1995
Incident date: Jul 1, 1995
TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Oct 26, 1995
Incident date: Jul 1, 1995
ENGINE BELTS FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Oct 26, 1995
Incident date: Jul 7, 1995
THERMOSTAT FAILURE.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Oct 26, 1995
Incident date: Jul 1, 1995
BRAKE FAILURE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Oct 26, 1995
Incident date: Jul 1, 1995
TIMING GEARS/VALVE SEALS/ GASKETS/REAR MAIN BEARING FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
Oct 26, 1995
Incident date: Jul 1, 1995
RADIATOR FAILURE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Oct 26, 1995
Incident date: Jul 1, 1995
ALTERNATOR FAILURE.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jun 15, 1995
Incident date: Jan 1, 1995
CRUISE CONTROL STICKS WHEN TURNED ON/WON'T SHUT OFF, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE/LOSS OF CONTROL. *SKD
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
May 17, 1995
Incident date: Jan 1, 1995
THE ENGINE OIL STRAINER IS NOT DESIGNED CORRECTLY. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Mar 7, 1995
Incident date: Jun 9, 1993
VEHICLE ROLLED OVER, SEAT BELTS DID NOT RESTRAIN, PASSENGERS WERE THROWN OUT. TT
Crash
1 injured
1 deaths
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Jan 17, 1995
Incident date: Jan 13, 1995
BACK WINDOW BLEW OUT. TT
NHTSA Safety Investigations, OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA99030
Opened: Oct 29, 1999 , Closed: Mar 25, 2002
OVERSENSITIVE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT
There is no summary currently available
PE99037
Opened: May 19, 1999 , Closed: Oct 29, 1999
INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS
There is no summary currently available
DP87021
Opened: Jul 1, 1987 , Closed: Jul 17, 1987
CUTLASS SUPREME BRAKE LOCKUP
CUTLASS SUPREME BRAKE LOCKUP
DP87014
Opened: Mar 3, 1987 , Closed: May 7, 1987
84 OLDS BRAKE LOCKUP
84 OLDS BRAKE LOCKUP
DP85017
Opened: Mar 29, 1985 , Closed: May 16, 1985
PULLING TO LEFT AND VIBRATING STEERING W
PULLING TO LEFT AND VIBRATING STEERING WHEEL WHILE STOPPING
OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS across all model years (1967, 1999).
101
Total Recalls
2,253
Total Complaints
5
Investigations
142
Reported Crashes
59
Reported Fires
7
Reported Deaths
OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 | 117 | View |
| 1998 | 3 | 223 | View |
| 1997 | 3 | 161 | View |
| 1996 | 1 | 160 | View |
| 1995 | 4 | 199 | View |
| 1994 | 5 | 200 | View |
| 1993 | 5 | 193 | View |
| 1992 | 4 | 182 | View |
| 1991 | 8 | 266 | View |
| 1990 | 6 | 151 | View |
| 1989 | 6 | 164 | View |
| 1988 | 6 | 107 | View |
| 1987 | 2 | 22 | View |
| 1986 | 3 | 31 | View |
| 1985 | 3 | 22 | View |
| 1984 (current) | 2 | 24 | |
| 1983 | 2 | 8 | View |
| 1982 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 1981 | 2 | 8 | View |
| 1980 | 5 | 3 | View |
| 1979 | 8 | 2 | View |
| 1978 | 6 | 0 | View |
| 1977 | 2 | 4 | View |
| 1976 | 2 | 3 | View |
| 1975 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1974 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1973 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 | View |