1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass
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.
- Complaints
- 156
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Service brakes
Campaigns on file for 1995
None on file
26% of complaints
Complaints per year
1995: 156 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 3 |
| 1981 | 3 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1984 | 16 |
| 1985 | 18 |
| 1986 | 23 |
| 1987 | 16 |
| 1988 | 74 |
| 1989 | 113 |
| 1990 | 103 |
| 1991 | 193 |
| 1992 | 136 |
| 1993 | 139 |
| 1994 | 148 |
| 1995 | 156 |
| 1996 | 123 |
| 1997 | 96 |
| 1998 | 155 |
| 1999 | 80 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Service brakes
26% · 40 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic and air.
Air bags
21% · 33 reportsMost commonly citing frontal and side/window.
Show complaint excerpts
1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass. While driving eastbound on the Ohio turnpike when the drivers side air bag deployed and hit the driver on the right arm. *mc the investigating officer could no evidence of damage to explain why the air bag deployed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2007-06-21
Dt: the drivers side air bag deployed while sitting in the driveway. Grand daughter had turned the key in the ignition, but did not start vehicle. This happened on June 27,2005.
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-07-20
Consumer's vehicle was hit at 35MPH on front passenger's side. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Dealer notified.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-09-19
Electrical system
13% · 20 reportsMost commonly citing fuses and circuit breakers and alternator/generator/regulator.
Power train
12% · 18 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.
Vehicle speed control
8% · 12 reportsMost commonly citing cables and cruise control.
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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1997-03-06Visibility97V017000 Some of these vehicles have a strained or separated washer/wiper switch power feed wire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the old designed washer/wiper switches with a newly designed switch.
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1997-05-13Seat belts97V065000 The center rear seat belt anchor plate exhibits stress cracks.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the center rear seat belt system.
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1998-12-18Seat belts98V306000 The center rear seat belt anchor plate exhibits stress cracks.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the center rear seat belt system.
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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.
Buy-smart checklist
1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 40 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 33 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 20 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 97V017000 · Visibility
- Recall 97V065000 · Seat belts
- Recall 98V306000 · Seat belts
- Recall 07E021000 · Fuel system, other
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- Is the 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass have?
- 4 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.