1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 6
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1991
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1991: 6 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 0 |
| 1985 | 0 |
| 1986 | 10 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 17 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 2 |
Known problem areas
Only 6 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Visibility
1 of 6 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing windshield.
Vehicle speed control
1 of 6 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.
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Auto-tran: engine accelerated while parked and shifting from 1ST to park; lurched forward; hit 2 parked vehicles; 2ND occurence. Hit garage wall, 1ST occurence.
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-01-12
Seat belts
1 of 6 total reports mentions: seat belts, most commonly citing buckle assembly.
Power train
1 of 6 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing axle assembly.
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I have a 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (Station wagon). For the last two days, vehicle has been "Swiggly" When coming to a stop. Not so bad yesterday, noticeably worse today. A stuck front caliper was suspected.
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-09-28
Electrical system
1 of 6 total reports mentions: electrical system, most commonly citing switch.
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As soon as consumer went to turn igintion, great amount of smoke started coming from engine. Within seconds vehicle was totally engulfed by flames.
NHTSA ODI report, 2000-01-18
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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1991-08-01Preliminary evaluationClosed 1991-11-29 Dash reflcts in windshield
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1991-10-31Latches/locks/linkages91V186000 Secondary hood latch assemblies can corrode, causing a high latch release effort and possibly preventing the hood from latching properly when it is closed.
Remedy: Install a new secondary hood latch assembly.
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1992-07-17Seat belts92V094000 The shoulder belt guide loop plastic covering may crack and expose the steel sub-plate.
Remedy: Install new shoulder belt guide loops.
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2007-11-08Equipment07E088000 Certain honeywell fram racing brand HP4 and HP8 oil filters that were manufactured from May 25, 2006, through September 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above.…
Remedy: Honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. The recall began during November 2007. Owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.
Buy-smart checklist
1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Visibility: 1 report on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
- Seat belts: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 91V186000 · Latches/locks/linkages
- Recall 92V094000 · Seat belts
- Recall 07E088000 · Equipment
FAQ
- Is the 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser?
- The most-reported component is visibility, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-09-20 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.