MYRModel Year Report

1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme

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1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:58:34.833Z

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
43
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1997

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

42% of complaints

Complaints per year

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 43
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 43
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 43

1997: 43 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.

Service brakes

42% · 18 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHINJURY

Steering

35% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing rack and pinion and rack.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Consumer was injured when her vehicle crashed into a telephone pole after she experienced lower pinion bearing separation.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-03-31

While driving vehicle pulled to the right. Consumer pulled the steering wheel to the left and the vehicle rolled over and went into a ditch. Vehicle was totaled.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-02-20

Engine and engine cooling

14% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing engine and manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe.

Show complaint excerpts

Car suddenly lost power while driving on the freeway, notice noise under the bottom and a bad odor coming from the engine.

NHTSA ODI report, 1998-06-10

Structure

7% · 3 reports

Most commonly citing door and frame and members.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

The passenger's door caught on fire for no apparent reason, without prior warning and no previous problems with the door. Cause unknown. Dealer cannot determine problem. Please provide details.

NHTSA ODI report, 1998-08-18

Suspension

7% · 3 reports

Most commonly citing rear and front.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    2003-01-02Recall queryClosed 2003-09-15 Power rack and pinion steering failure
  2. I
    2003-09-15Engineering analysisClosed 2003-12-18 Power rack and pinion steering failure
  3. R
    2004-02-05Steering03V527000 Certain passenger vehicles have lower pinion bearings in the power rack and pinion assembly in which the retainer tabs were not crimped properly. These retainers could fail and permit the ball…

    Remedy: Dealers will install a new lower pinion bearing unless inspect of the existing bearing indicates that replacement of the gear assembly is necessary. Owner notification began on February 5, 2004.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 18 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 15 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 6 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 03V527000 · Steering
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1997 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 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 42% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-20 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.