1983 Oldsmobile Cutlass Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2 safety recalls on file

The 1983 Oldsmobile Cutlass has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 2 fires, 1 injury.

The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (2 reports).

2Recalls
5Owner complaints
2Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Cutlass?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1983 Oldsmobile Cutlass recalls

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Differential Proportional Valve

Recall 83V105Oct 13, 1983352,036 vehicles affected

Most common 1983 Oldsmobile Cutlass problems

Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Engine And Engine Cooling2
Equipment2
Exterior Lighting1
Seats1
Unknown Or Other1
Vehicle Speed Control1

What owners report

2002-04-09, Vehicle Speed Control
WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING IT SUDDENDLY ACCELERATED AND HIT OWNER AND TWO PRARKED CARS. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
2000-09-06, Unknown Or Other
NO SUMMARY
1996-11-18, Seats
DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBACK BENT FORWARD/LEFT ANCHORAGE LOOP BROKE. *AK
1996-09-23, Equipment
AIR CONDITIONER MOTOR CAUGHT FIRE.
1995-11-09, Engine And Engine Cooling
ENGINE FIRE (OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT). *AK

1983 Oldsmobile Cutlass questions

Does the 1983 Oldsmobile Cutlass have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1983 Oldsmobile Cutlass: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Differential Proportional Valve; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1983 Oldsmobile Cutlass?

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (2), Equipment (2), Exterior Lighting (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1983 Oldsmobile Cutlass has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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