MYRModel Year Report

1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme

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1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:47:00.144Z

Only 3 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 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1987 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1987: 3 complaints 1987 1988: 22 complaints 1988 1989: 23 complaints 1990: 38 complaints 1990 1994: 43 complaints 1995: 77 complaints 1995 1996: 47 complaints 1997: 43 complaints 1997
1987: 3 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19873
198822
198923
199038
199443
199577
199647
199743

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 3 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SEAT BELTS

1 of 3 total reports mentions: seat belts.

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FRONT SEAT BELTS DO NOT LOCK INTO THE BUCKLES. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19990108

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 of 3 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline.

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THE VEHICLE HAS A GAS SMELL WHICH CLEARLY INDICATES A FUEL LEAK. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE WHERE THE LEAK IS LOCATED WHICH MAY RESULT IN A FIRE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN#. *YC

NHTSA ODI report, 19991020

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 3 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.

FIRE DEATH
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WHILE IN PARK POSITION AND VEHICLE IDLING, HEATER ON CIRCULATION FOR 20 MINUTES, THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE. A WEEK LATER OCCUPANT DIED OF CARBON MONOXIDE POISON. *AK *SLC

NHTSA ODI report, 19971003

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 19910501 — PE (closed 19910708)

STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION

I 19920626 — EA (closed 19940131)

STICKING THROTTLE

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 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 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme?

The most-reported component is seat belts:front:buckle assembly, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.