1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2 safety recalls on file

The 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 3 fires, 1 injury.

The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (7 reports).

2Recalls
16Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass recalls

Vehicle Speed Control

Recall 89V102Jun 16, 19891,755,897 vehicles affected

Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift

Recall 87V168Oct 26, 198711,936 vehicles affected

Most common 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass problems

Problem areas named in the 16 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Engine And Engine Cooling7
Seat Belts6
Steering3
Power Train2
Vehicle Speed Control2
Seats1
Structure1

What owners report

2001-08-13, Power Train
WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE DUE TO REAR AXLE DISCONNECTING FROM VEHICLE. THERE WAS NO CRASH INVOLVED, AND NO ONE WAS INJURED. DEALERSHIP HAS NOT EXAMINED VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHTMENTS.*AK
2000-09-18, Vehicle Speed Control
A SMALL NYLON BUSHING IN CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL HAS SLIPPED OUT, CAUSING GAS PEDAL TO GET STUCK. CONSUMER HAD TO QUICKLY SHUT OFF VEHICLE, BUT ENDED UP HITTING GUARDRAIL. *AK THE ROD SLIPPED OUT OF SERVO BAIL AND LODGED ON INTAKE MANIFOLD. *YH
1998-10-14, Engine And Engine Cooling
ENGINE FAILURE CAUSING FIRE. OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT.
1998-04-24, Engine And Engine Cooling
OXYGEN SENSOR FAILED.
1998-02-05, Seats
THE ENTIRE BACK OF THE FRONT BENCH SEAT HAS BENT BACKWARDS.

1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass questions

Does the 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass: Vehicle Speed Control; Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass?

Based on 16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (7), Seat Belts (6), Steering (3).

How do I check if a recall on my 1987 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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