1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass

▲ Better than typical
1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:41:49.980Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than 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, 1999 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
1999: 80 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

TIRES 13%

13% of complaints: tires — 10 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

PE00 020; CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 65MPH ON HIGHWAY AND VEHICLE WAS VIBRATING. SHE WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SHOULDER, AND NOTICED THAT RIGHT REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM RIM.

NHTSA ODI report, 20001023

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 11%

11% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 9 distinct reports on file.

SUSPENSION 6%

6% of complaints: suspension — 5 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 6%

6% of complaints: electrical system — 5 distinct reports on file.

TIRES 5%

5% of complaints: tires — 4 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

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

1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for tires issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 07E021000 (fuel system, other) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1988 ● 1997 ● 1990

WORST YEARS

◆ 1991 ● 1995 ● 1998

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FAQ

Is the 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass?

The most-reported component is tires:tread/belt, accounting for 13% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

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