MYRModel Year Report

1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme

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1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:54:10.919Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1990 highlighted. 1987: 3 complaints 1987 1988: 22 complaints 1988 1989: 23 complaints 1989 1990: 42 complaints 1990 1994: 51 complaints 1994 1995: 77 complaints 1995 1996: 47 complaints 1996 1997: 43 complaints 1997
1990: 42 complaints
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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%

29% of complaints: structure — 12 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frame and members.

CRASH
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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, 19990311

LTR FM BRYAN GRANT (NJ) *MR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030401

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. *AK *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20030326

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 21%

21% of complaints: electrical system — 9 distinct reports on file, 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.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20041207

SERVICE BRAKES 17%

17% of complaints: service brakes — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH
EXTERIOR LIGHTING 7%

7% of complaints: exterior lighting — 3 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing brake lights.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 7%

7% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 3 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19910501 — PE (closed 19910708)

STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION

I 19910801 — PE (closed 19911126)

JACK FAILURE

I 19911126 — EA (closed 19921028)

JACK FAILURE

I 19920626 — EA (closed 19940131)

STICKING THROTTLE

R 20000928 — structure

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA,

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT AND REAR FRAME/CRADLE BOLTS AND RETAINERS.

Campaign 00V189000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20011128 — RP (closed 20020613)

STRUCTURE

R 20061018 — fuel system, gasoline

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 MANUFACTURE

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).

Campaign 06E043000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for structure issues (12 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 00V189000 (structure) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E043000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.