MYRModel Year Report

1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass

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1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:56:00.125Z

Only 16 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 16 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
16

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1984

Investigations
5

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1980: 3 complaints 1980 1981: 3 complaints 1982: 1 complaint 1983: 5 complaints 1984: 16 complaints 1984 16 1985: 18 complaints 1986: 23 complaints 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 1983: 5 complaints 1984: 16 complaints 1984 16 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 1983: 5 complaints 1983 1984: 16 complaints 1984 16 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

1984: 16 complaints

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 16 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Engine and engine cooling

7 of 16 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine and belts and associated pulleys.

FIRE
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1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass suffered vehicle fire.*mr the consumer pulled to the side of the road because the check engine light came on, the consumer opened the hood and realized the car was smoking, the vehicle was completely on fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-01-05

Vehicles engine compartment overheated and caught on fire. (Ohio traffic report).

NHTSA ODI report, 1999-03-03

Visibility

3 of 16 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing glass, side/rear and windshield wiper/washer.

Power train

3 of 16 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission and torque converter.

Vehicle speed control

2 of 16 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

Electrical system

2 of 16 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing wiring and starter assembly.

FIRE
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The car just started burning for no reason. 12-4-95 please describe. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-12-05

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 5 investigations · oldest first

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    1984-02-24Seats84V011000 Some vehicles have bucket seat back locks that do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 207, anchorage of seats. In event of a crash, the seat back lock may not function.

    Remedy: Inspection of seat back locks will be performed. Locks that have bent, broken or missing hooks will be replaced.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1985-03-29Defect petitionClosed 1985-05-16 Pulling to left and vibrating steering w
  3. I
    1987-03-03Defect petitionClosed 1987-05-07 84 olds brake lockup
  4. I
    1987-07-01Defect petitionClosed 1987-07-17 Cutlass Supreme brake lockup
  5. I
    1988-02-02Engineering analysisClosed 1989-03-06 Throttle linkage sticking
  6. I
    1989-03-06CClosed 1990-01-16 Throttle non-return
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    1989-07-20Vehicle speed control89V102000 A small nylon bushing in the cruise control servo bail may slip out of place, causing intermittent and unexpected increases in engine speed or dieseling (Engine run on with ignition off).

    Remedy: Install a new bushing in cruise control servo bail.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 7 reports on file for this year.
  • Visibility: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 3 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 84V011000 · Seats
  • Recall 89V102000 · Vehicle speed control
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1984 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 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 44% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1984 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.