CarRecallWatchThe 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 113 complaints with NHTSA, including 6 crashes, 4 fires, 10 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (52 reports).
1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass recalls
Most common 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass problems
Problem areas named in the 113 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 52 |
| Electrical System | 22 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 19 |
| Seat Belts | 11 |
| Structure | 10 |
| Steering | 9 |
| Suspension | 8 |
| Parking Brake | 5 |
| Tires | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 |
What owners report
1989 CUTLASS CALIAS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO WHILE TRAVELING THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND VEHICLE HAD NO BRAKES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED HER HUSBAND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE, AND HIT A MEDIAN. THE CONSUMER WASN'T DRIVING VERY FAST. THE CONSUMER NO LONGER OWNS THE VEHICLE. *JB
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1989 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS. THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING POWER STEERING FLUID AND THE STEERING WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC AND PAID TO HAVE IT REPAIRED. ONCE HE LEFT THE MECHANIC, THE FAILURE RECURRED. HE IS PLANNING TO RETURN TO THE STATE CERTIFIED MECHANIC. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 200,000.
WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONSUMER TRIED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE BUT WAS UNABLE TO DO SO. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONSUMER'S RESIDENCE. *AK THE LIGHT DEVICE FLASHED RED/GREEN BEFORE GOING DEAD ON A STEEP HILL AND OR DANGEROUS CURVE. THE STEERING LOCKED AND THE BRAKES WENT OUT, THEN THE VEHICLE WENT DOWN A STEEP EMBANKMENT THROUGH A FENCE. *SC *JB
LTR FM SEBASTIAN SCOLLO (CT) REQUEST ASSISTANCE IN HIS ATTEMPTS TO BE REIMBURSED FOR BRAKE REPAIRS ON HIS 1989 GM OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS SUPREME.*MR CONSUMER IS ASKING TO BE REIMBURSED FOR BRAKE REPAIRS.*TS *JB
WHEN DRIVING 70MPH A FIRE STARTED IN THE REAR RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO PULL OVER. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass questions
Does the 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass: Structure; Wheels; Wheels; Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch; Seat Belts. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass?
Based on 113 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (52), Electrical System (22), Engine And Engine Cooling (19).
How do I check if a recall on my 1989 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.