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).
1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass recalls
Most common 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass problems
Problem areas named in the 16 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 7 |
| Seat Belts | 6 |
| Steering | 3 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Seats | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
What owners report
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
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
ENGINE FAILURE CAUSING FIRE. OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT.
OXYGEN SENSOR FAILED.
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.