MYRModel Year Report

1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme

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1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:57:11.386Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
42
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1990

Investigations
5

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Structure

29% of complaints

Complaints per year

1987: 3 complaints 1987 1988: 22 complaints 1988 1989: 23 complaints 1989 1990: 42 complaints 1990 42 1994: 51 complaints 1994 1995: 77 complaints 1995 1996: 47 complaints 1996 1997: 43 complaints 1997
1987: 3 complaints 1987 1988: 22 complaints 1988 1989: 23 complaints 1989 1990: 42 complaints 1990 42 1994: 51 complaints 1994 1995: 77 complaints 1995 1996: 47 complaints 1996 1997: 43 complaints 1997
1987: 3 complaints 1987 1988: 22 complaints 1988 1989: 23 complaints 1989 1990: 42 complaints 1990 42 1994: 51 complaints 1994 1995: 77 complaints 1995 1996: 47 complaints 1996 1997: 43 complaints 1997

1990: 42 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19873
198822
198923
199042
199451
199577
199647
199743

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Structure

29% · 12 reports

Most commonly citing frame and members.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

On apr.12,1996,my girlfriend was driving on the expressway when she felt vibration in the steering wheel she immediately drove home and asked me to check on it. I drove the car for one block noticeing that the steering didn't feel right.

NHTSA ODI report, 1999-03-11

Ltr fm bryan grant (Nj) *mr.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-04-01

The consumer received a notification regarding the replacement of the front and rear cradle bolt retainer, however the dealer only replaced the front cradle bolts.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-03-26

Electrical system

21% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing interior/under dash and rear compartment/trunk.

FIRE
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Consumer noticed that fire was coming from the side of the trunk. Fire department was notified, and it was determined that the antenna wires caused the fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-12-07

Service brakes

17% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH

Exterior lighting

7% · 3 reports

Most commonly citing brake lights.

Engine and engine cooling

7% · 3 reports

Most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 5 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1991-05-01Preliminary evaluationClosed 1991-07-08 Steering wheel separation
  2. I
    1991-08-01Preliminary evaluationClosed 1991-11-26 Jack failure
  3. I
    1991-11-26Engineering analysisClosed 1992-10-28 Jack failure
  4. I
    1992-06-26Engineering analysisClosed 1994-01-31 Sticking throttle
  5. R
    2000-09-28Structure00V189000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the front and rear frame/cradle bolts and retainers.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  6. I
    2001-11-28RPClosed 2002-06-13 Structure
  7. R
    2006-10-18Fuel system, gasoline06E043000 Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n G3727, with date codes X52911 through X60801 sequentially or X600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing…

    Remedy: Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. The recall began on October 18, 2006. Owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (Option 1).

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Structure: 12 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 9 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 7 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 00V189000 · Structure
  • Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1990 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 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme?
The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme have?
2 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.