MYRModel Year Report

1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass

● Typical for this model
1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass
RENDERED 2026-09-17T05:39:51.823Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Oldsmobile Cutlass Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1992 highlighted. 1980: 3 complaints 1980 1981: 3 complaints 1982: 1 complaints 1983: 5 complaints 1983 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 1999
1992: 136 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

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

SERVICE BRAKES 51%

51% of complaints: service brakes — 69 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16%

16% of complaints: electrical system — 22 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing module and wiring.

FIRE
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UNDER THE HOOD FIRE ELECTRICAL SHORT, VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN FOR 2 MILES, WILL PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950526

THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH INSIDE OF VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20020828

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 15%

15% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 21 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

CRASH INJURY
SEAT BELTS 11%

11% of complaints: seat belts — 15 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing retractor and anchorage.

CRASH INJURY
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BOTH FRONT SHOULDER/LAP BELT FAILED TO CATCH/GRAB UPON IMPACT; CHILD SEAT WAS PINNED UNDER DASH; HIT ANOTHER MOVING VEHICLE. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950614

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 7%

7% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 10 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing cruise control.

CRASH

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19911129 — power train

THE REVERSE SERVO APPLY PIN MAY BIND IN THE CASE WHICH COULD CAUSE REVERSE BAND DISTRESS (LOSS OR SLIPPING OF REVERSE), REVERSE BAND DRAG IN DRIVE RANGE (POOR PERFORMANCE -- POOR POWER), OR THE TRANSM

Remedy: REPLACE THE TRANSAXLE WHERE REQUIRED.

Campaign 91V214000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19920513 — electrical system

THE OPTIONAL REMOTE ENTRY MODULE MAY HAVE A FAULT WHICH CAUSES RANDOM ACTUATION OF INTERIOR LAMPS, DOOR LOCKS, AND/OR TAILGATE RELEASE. THIS ACTUATION MAY OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN USE OR UNATTEND

Remedy: REPLACE THE REMOTE ENTRY MODULE WITH A NEWLY REVISED MODULE TO PREVENT RANDOM ACTUATION.

Campaign 92V066000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19940621 — PE (closed 19941230)

SUB-FRAME ABSORBER FAILURE

I 19940812 — PE (closed 19941221)

CORRODED REAR DISK BRAKES

R 19951019 — seat belts

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.

Campaign 95V173000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20070427 — fuel system, other

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 UNI

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.

Campaign 07E021000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (69 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (22 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (21 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 91V214000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 92V066000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 95V173000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07E021000 (fuel system, other) 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 1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 51% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.