1986 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS
3 recalls, 31 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.
86V093000 Jul 14, 1986
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Defect Description
LEFT HANDED DRIVER'S SIDE SHOULDER BELT ANCHOR PLATE MAY BE UPSIDE DOWN IN LOCK PILLAR SO THAT THE UNTHREADED SLOT OF THE PLATE ALIGNED WITH THE HOLE IN THE LOCK PILLAR. THIS RESULTED IN THE ANCHOR BOLT BEING DRIVEN INTO THE SLOT INSTEAD OF THE THREADED HOLE OF THE ANCHOR PLATE. ... Read more
Remedy
INSTALL A BOLT ANCHOR PLATE REINFORCEMENT AND NEW BOLT, AS NECESSARY.
86V061000 May 13, 1986
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK
Defect Description
AN INCORRECTLY INDEXED WIRING HARNESS MAY CAUSE THE CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP TO REMAIN ILLUMINATED WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS OR PARKING LAMPS ARE ON. FMVSS 108 LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT REQUIRES THAT THIS STOP LAMP BE LIGHTED ONLY WHEN THE BRAKES ARE ... Read more
Remedy
CORRECTLY INDEX WIRING HARNESS TERMINALS.
Complaint Statistics
31 total complaints
1 crashes 3 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 |
| STEERING:RACK AND PINION | 3 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 3 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Aug 19, 2004
Incident date: Aug 19, 2004
WHILE DRIVING 28 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT SHOP AND THE TECHNICIAN REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP. *JB
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Jul 12, 2004
Incident date: Jul 12, 2004
CONSUMER STATES THAT HER DAUGHTER HAD A VEHICLE THAT HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE ENGINE BOLT, WHICH COULD HURT HER. THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE REAR ENGINE CRADLE BOLT IN 1997. THIS WAS CORRECTED WITH THE RECALL BY THE PREVIOUS OWNER. THE BOLT DISCONNECTED FROM THE ENGINE AT LEAST 3 TIMES SINCE CONSU... Read more
TIRES
Feb 27, 2001
CONSUMER KEPT HEARING NOISE FROM THE TIRE, THE MECHANIC FOUND THAT THE TIRE WAS SPLITTING IN THE MIDDLE WHICH CAUSED IT TO GO FLAT (SUMITOMO 205X75X14-9SS). NLM
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Nov 28, 2000
TRANSMISSION FAILED. *SLC
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 26, 2000
WHEN ARE YOU TESTING 2001 CARS AND TRUCKS?MOST DEALERS ALLREADY HAVE ALL 2001 IN STOCK
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Sep 15, 2000
PE-00-020; FIRESTONE, F360 TIRES PURCHASED FOR A 1986, OLDSMOBILE, CUTLASS, TIRE SIZE P195/75R14, DOT NUMBER NOT AVAILABLE. WHEN DRIVING 60 MPH CONSUMER NOTICED SHIMMY IN FRONT END WHEN PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE TREAD SHREDDED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK CONSUMER REPLACED ALL TIRES AND T... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Aug 14, 2000
Incident date: Jun 1, 2000
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED ENGINE FIRE WHILE DRIVING (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *MJS
Fire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Oct 13, 1999
Incident date: Oct 8, 1999
WHILE DRIVING GAS PEDAL IS STICKING ALL THE TIME. CONTACTED DEALER, AND COULDN'T FIND ANY PROBLEM. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Sep 21, 1999
Incident date: Jul 30, 1999
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED ENGINE FIRE. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). MJS
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
Feb 17, 1999
CATALYTIC CONVERTER PLUGS, RESULTING IN POOR PERFORMANCE.
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Feb 17, 1999
THE HINGE PINS AND BUSHINGS ARE NOT STRONG ENOUGH TO SUPPORT THE WEIGHT OF THE DOORS. CONSEQUENTLY, THE DOORS AGE AND ARE THEN HARD TO OPEN.
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Feb 17, 1999
THE HINGE PINS AND BUSHINGS ARE NOT STRONG ENOUGH TO SUPPORT THE WEIGHT OF THE DOORS. CONSEQUENTLY, THE DOORS AGE AND ARE THEN HARD TO OPEN.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 17, 1999
CRUISE CONTROL WORKS INTERMITTENTLY.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Feb 17, 1999
MUFFLER HANGERS ARE TOO FEW. MUFFLER FAILS BECAUSE OF TOO MUCH WEIGHT ON SINGLE HANGER.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Feb 17, 1999
MUFFLER HANGERS ARE TOO FEW.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Feb 17, 1999
MUFFLER HANGERS ARE TOO FEW.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Feb 17, 1999
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PLASTIC CIRCUIT IS BRITTLE/BREAKS, CAUSING FALSE READINGS ON MOST GUAGES.
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Feb 17, 1999
THE HINGE PINS AND BUSHINGS ARE NOT STRONT ENOUGH TO SUPPORT THE WEIGHT OF THE DOORS. CONSEQUENTLY, THE DOORS AG AND ARE THEN HARD TO OPEN.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Aug 5, 1998
BACK BRAKES FAIL AND LOCK UP.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Sep 20, 1996
Incident date: Sep 10, 1996
WHILE TRYING TO APPLY THE BRAKES, HAD TO USE THE EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE. THE BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON AND THEN THE BRAKES WENT ALL THE WAY OUT.*AK
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Jun 28, 1996
Incident date: Apr 14, 1995
RACK/PINION WORE OUT PREMATURELY ON PASSENGERS SIDE. *DH
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Jun 1, 1996
Incident date: Feb 26, 1996
POOR STABIITY, CAUSING ACCIDENT. (NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE REPORT)*SD
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
Jan 25, 1996
Incident date: Aug 18, 1995
REAR BRAKES LOCKED UP. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Aug 11, 1995
Incident date: Aug 10, 1995
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FIRE. TT
Fire
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Aug 9, 1995
Incident date: Aug 9, 1995
THE PLASTIC SHEATH ON FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT BUCKLE HAS CRACKED AND NO LONGER LATCHES. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Jul 26, 1995
Incident date: Jul 26, 1995
SEAT BELT WILL PULL OUT BUT WON'T CATCH. TT
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jun 30, 1995
Incident date: Jun 12, 1995
THE REVERSE WENT OUT ON THE TRANSMISSION . PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Jun 28, 1995
Incident date: Jun 1, 1993
FRONT RACK AND PINION FAILURE, DIFFICULTY STEERING VEHICLE. *AK
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Mar 6, 1995
Incident date: Jan 6, 1995
COLD POWER STEERING. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 1, 1995
Incident date: Jan 31, 1995
UPON REMOVING FOOT FROM BRAKE, AFTER STOPPING WITHOUT PRESSING GAS, SUDDENLY VEHICLE SHUT OUT OF CONTROL DUE TO CRUISE CONTROL LINKAGE TOUCHING ENGINE BLOCK. TT
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jan 24, 1995
Incident date: Jan 18, 1995
TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE/IT WOULD ONLY STAY IN LOW GEAR AND IT FELT LIKE IT WAS SLIPPING. *AK
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 (current) | 3 | 31 | |
| 1985 | 3 | 22 | View |
| 1984 | 2 | 24 | View |
| 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 |