1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass

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1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:55:07.429Z

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

Campaigns on file for 1995

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Service brakes

26% of complaints

Complaints per year

1980: 3 complaints 1980 1981: 3 complaints 1982: 1 complaint 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 156 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 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 1995: 156 complaints 1995 156 1996: 123 complaints 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 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 156 1996: 123 complaints 1996 1997: 96 complaints 1997 1998: 155 complaints 1998 1999: 80 complaints 1999

1995: 156 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

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

Service brakes

26% · 40 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH

Air bags

21% · 33 reports

Most commonly citing frontal and side/window.

CRASHINJURY
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 reports

Most commonly citing fuses and circuit breakers and alternator/generator/regulator.

Power train

12% · 18 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

Vehicle speed control

8% · 12 reports

Most 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.

  3. R
    1998-12-18Seat belts98V306000 The center rear seat belt anchor plate exhibits stress cracks.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the center rear seat belt system.

  4. R
    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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FAQ

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.