CarRecallWatchThe 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 3 fires.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (6 reports).
1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass recalls
Most common 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass problems
Problem areas named in the 23 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 6 |
| Structure | 4 |
| Power Train | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Steering | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 |
| Seat Belts | 2 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Tires | 2 |
| Suspension | 1 |
What owners report
WHILE DRIVING 28 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT SHOP AND THE TECHNICIAN REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP. *JB
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 CONSUMER'S DAUGHTER HAD THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER STATED THAT JUST THE OTHER DAY HER DAUGHTER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, AND WAS SITTING ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE STREET, FACING TRAFFIC. THE RECALL STATED THAT ONCE THE BOLT FALLS OUT CONSUMER LOSES CONTROL OF STEERING. IT SEEMED THAT NOTHING WILL HOLD ENGINE BOLT IN THE VEHICLE. *AK
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
TRANSMISSION FAILED. *SLC
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1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass questions
Does the 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass: Vehicle Speed Control; Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage; Electrical System:Wiring: Rear Compartment/Trunk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass?
Based on 23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (6), Structure (4), Power Train (3).
How do I check if a recall on my 1986 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.