CarRecallWatchThe 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 193 complaints with NHTSA, including 11 crashes, 8 fires, 13 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (77 reports).
1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass recalls
Most common 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass problems
Problem areas named in the 193 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 77 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 34 |
| Seat Belts | 29 |
| Electrical System | 25 |
| Structure | 21 |
| Steering | 18 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 |
| Visibility | 9 |
| Seats | 8 |
| Power Train | 7 |
What owners report
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS SUPREME. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING 50 MPH WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED TO THE FLOORBOARD ABNORMALLY. THE BRAKES WERE ENGAGED BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESPOND. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO 85 MPH BEFORE THE CONTACT TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF. THE CONTACT HAD TO WAIT A FEW MINUTES BEFORE RESTARTING THE VEHICLE AS THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED OR REPAIRED FOR THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 200,000.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 OLDSMOBILE CIERA. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED ABOUT A RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 95V173000, SEAT BELTS FRONT, ANCHORAGE ON HIS YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL VEHICLE. THE, CONTACT HAD NOT HAD ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE SEAT BELT, BUT WAS CONCERNED THAT IT COULD FAIL IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 60000. UPDATED 01/24/11 *BF UPDATED 03.22.11
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS CIERA. THE CONTACT TOOK HIS VEHICLE TO BE INSPECTED BY A DEALER BECAUSE HE WAS EXPERIENCING FAILURE WITH THE WHEEL BEARINGS. HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE MOTOR MOUNT WAS LOOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND THE CONTACT WAS LATER INFORMED OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 00V189000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 105,632 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 99,132. UPDATED 06/09/2008. *LJ
THE REAR CRADLE BOLT RECALL 00V189000 DEFECT OCCURRED WHILE COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP. THIS RESULTED IN THE SUBFRAME BENDING AND THE STEERING COLUMN COMING APART. THE DEALERSHIP IS GOING TO REPLACE THE SUBFRAME AND STEERING COLUMN. THE VIN NUMBER IS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL. *JB
WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT. SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE LOST POWER STEERING. HOWEVER, CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND PULLED OVER. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE CRADLE BOLTS AND RETAINERS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK.....ALL STEERING WAS LOST NOT JUST POWER STEERING. WITH NO CONTROL, VEHICLE MOVED TO THE NEXT LANE. DRIVER HAD NO STEERING, ONLY COULD USE BRAKES. DEALER BOUGHT IT FOR $500.00 TO GERT VEHICLE OFF ROAD.F THIS VEHICLE WA SGOING A THIGHWAY SPEED, THE DRIVER OR ANOTHER DRIVER COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED. *AK
1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass questions
Does the 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass: Structure; Structure; Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage; Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner; Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass?
Based on 193 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (77), Engine And Engine Cooling (34), Seat Belts (29).
How do I check if a recall on my 1991 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.