MYRModel Year Report

1982 Oldsmobile Cutlass

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1982 Oldsmobile Cutlass
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:54:08.769Z

Only 1 complaint 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 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
1

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1982

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1980: 3 complaints 1981: 3 complaints 1982: 1 complaint 1982 1 1983: 5 complaints 1984: 16 complaints 1985: 18 complaints 1986: 23 complaints 1986 1987: 16 complaints 1988: 74 complaints 1989: 113 complaints 1989 1990: 103 complaints 1991: 193 complaints 1992: 136 complaints 1992 1993: 139 complaints 1994: 148 complaints 1995: 156 complaints 1995 1996: 123 complaints 1997: 96 complaints 1998: 155 complaints 1998 1999: 80 complaints
1980: 3 complaints 1980 1981: 3 complaints 1982: 1 complaint 1982 1 1983: 5 complaints 1984: 16 complaints 1984 1985: 18 complaints 1986: 23 complaints 1986 1987: 16 complaints 1988: 74 complaints 1988 1989: 113 complaints 1990: 103 complaints 1990 1991: 193 complaints 1992: 136 complaints 1992 1993: 139 complaints 1994: 148 complaints 1994 1995: 156 complaints 1996: 123 complaints 1996 1997: 96 complaints 1998: 155 complaints 1998 1999: 80 complaints
1980: 3 complaints 1980 1981: 3 complaints 1981 1982: 1 complaint 1982 1 1983: 5 complaints 1983 1984: 16 complaints 1984 1985: 18 complaints 1985 1986: 23 complaints 1986 1987: 16 complaints 1987 1988: 74 complaints 1988 1989: 113 complaints 1989 1990: 103 complaints 1990 1991: 193 complaints 1991 1992: 136 complaints 1992 1993: 139 complaints 1993 1994: 148 complaints 1994 1995: 156 complaints 1995 1996: 123 complaints 1996 1997: 96 complaints 1997 1998: 155 complaints 1998 1999: 80 complaints 1999

1982: 1 complaint

View as data table
YearComplaints
19803
19813
19821
19835
198416
198518
198623
198716
198874
1989113
1990103
1991193
1992136
1993139
1994148
1995156
1996123
199796
1998155
199980

Known problem areas

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Seat belts

1 of 1 total report mentions: seat belts, most commonly citing buckle assembly.

INJURY
Show complaint excerpts

The right front seat belt unlatched upon impact.

NHTSA ODI report, 1997-03-25

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    1982-02-18Fuel system, gasoline82V012000 Under certain vehicle operating conditions, the governor weight retainer in the injection pump may fail. The throttle valve could stick, preventing return to idle and shut down of the engine by the…

    Remedy: Dealer will replace the governor weight assembly in the injection pump at no cost to owner.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1982-03-15Fuel system, gasoline82V021000 Under certaain conditions, the hose clamps on the fuel tank filler pipe and fuel tank filler vent pipe could fracture. The fracture of these clamps could cause fuel leakage at any of the four pipe…

    Remedy: Dealer will inspect and replace the hose clamps on the fuel tank filler pipe and vent pipe at no cost to owner.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1982 Oldsmobile Cutlass — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Seat belts: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 82V012000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 82V021000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1982 Oldsmobile Cutlass 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 1982 Oldsmobile Cutlass?
The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1982 Oldsmobile Cutlass 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.