1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

8 recalls · 8 investigations · oldest first

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   1991Complaint volume 193 complaints filed for this model year.
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   1991-05-01Preliminary evaluationClosed 1991-07-08 Steering wheel separation
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   1991-11-26Engineering analysisClosed 1992-10-28 Jack failure
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   1992-01-31Seat belts92V003000 The front door shoulder belt guide loops may be cracked and are not in compliance with FMVSS 208.

   Remedy: Install reinforcing plates on the cracked shoulder belt guides.

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   1992-04-16Visibility92V043000 Moisture can enter the express-down electronic control module and cause a short circuit that causes window operation without operator control, and leaves the window in the down position.

   Remedy: Replace the window express-down electronic control module.

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   1992-06-26Engineering analysisClosed 1994-01-31 Sticking throttle
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   1992-09-24Seats92V124000 The power seat or recliner wiring harness can be pinched or can chafe on the seat frame or spring support rod, wearing through the wire insulation and causing an electrical short.

   Remedy: Repair any abraded wiring and reroute the wiring harness using a wiring harness clip.

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   1994-06-21Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-12-30 Sub-frame absorber failure
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   1994-08-12Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-12-21 Corroded rear disk brakes
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    1995-10-19Seat belts95V173000 These vehicles were assembled with rear outboard safety belt anchorages that may not withstand the required load. This does not comply with FMVSS no.210, "Seat belt assembly anchorages."

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the existing anchor bolts with a new shoulder bolt and thread locking adhesive. Additionally, noise control patches will be applied at each anchorage.

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    1997-06-11Structure97V058000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and mini vans originally sold or currently registered in the following states: Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, new…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear cradle bolts and retainers.

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    1997-10-02Recall queryOpen Cradle bolt failures
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    2000-04-10Engineering analysisClosed 2001-01-12 Engine cradle separation
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    2000-09-28Structure00V189000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the front and rear frame/cradle bolts and retainers.

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    2001-11-28RPClosed 2002-06-13 Structure
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    2006-10-18Fuel system, gasoline06E043000 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…

    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).

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    2007-04-27Fuel system, other07E021000 Certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, p/nos. Fp10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, and FP10027-11B1, sold after January 9, 2007, as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles listed above. The…

    Remedy: Delphi will notify owners and replace the upr free of charge. The recall began on April 23, 2007. Owners can contact delphi at 877-411-8770.

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Is the 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 39% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass have?

8 recalls on file for this model year.