MYRModel Year Report

1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass

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1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:45:21.046Z

Only 18 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 18 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Oldsmobile Cutlass Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1985 highlighted. 1980: 3 complaints 1980 1981: 3 complaints 1982: 1 complaints 1983: 5 complaints 1983 1984: 16 complaints 1985: 18 complaints 1985 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 1999
1985: 18 complaints
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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 18 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

4 of 18 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

CRASH INJURY
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VEHICLE EXPRIENCING PROBLEM WITH ACCELERATION AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE AND SHIFTING INTO DRIVE. VEHICLE WENT OUT OF CONTROL, CAUSING VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO FENCE. DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19990325

CONSUMER WAS BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AND CAR ACCELERATED AND HIT ANOTHER CAR, MECHANIC SAID IT WAS THE ACCELERATOR . PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19961021

POWER TRAIN

3 of 18 total reports mention: power train.

TIRES

2 of 18 total reports mention: tires.

CRASH INJURY
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REAR TIRES LOCKED UP, VEHICLE FISHTAILED, LOST CONTROL, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT/INJURIES. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19980203

SUSPENSION

2 of 18 total reports mention: suspension.

STEERING

2 of 18 total reports mention: steering.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19841001 — steering

THE TIE RODS ARE PART OF THE STEERING LINKAGE AND TRANSMIT TURNING MOVEMENTS TO THE WHEELS. THE BOLTS THAT FASTEN THE TIE RODS TO THEIR ADJUSTERS MAY NOT BE TIGHT ENOUGH. THIS COULD ALLOW THE TIE ROD

Remedy: THE TIE ROD END BOLTS WILL BE TIGHTENED WITHOUT COST TO THE OWNER.

Campaign 84V124000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19841127 — seat belts

THE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTORS WHICH MAY NOT PERFORM ADEQUATELY DURING A COLLISION.

Remedy: THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTORS FREE OF CHARGE.

Campaign 84V154000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19860825 — EA (closed 19880302)

WINDSHIELD WIPERS

I 19870701 — DP (closed 19870717)

CUTLASS SUPREME BRAKE LOCKUP

I 19880202 — EA (closed 19890306)

THROTTLE LINKAGE STICKING

I 19890306 — C (closed 19900116)

THROTTLE NON-RETURN

I 19890317 — PE (closed 19890512)

JAMMED STEERING MECHANISM

R 19890720 — vehicle speed control

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.

Campaign 89V102000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19890721 — PE (closed 19890922)

PARKING BRAKE CABLE

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 84V124000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 84V154000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 89V102000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1988 ▲ 1999 ● 1997

WORST YEARS

◆ 1991 ● 1995 ● 1998

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FAQ

Is the 1985 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 1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.