MYRModel Year Report

Oldsmobile Cutlass — years to avoid

Data updated 2026-09-20 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA.

1 model year to watch and 2 best bets. Tap a year to see its problem areas, recalls and buy-smart checklist.

Caution1 year

Best bets2 years

Complaint history

1980: 3 complaints, Not enough data 1980 1981: 3 complaints, Not enough data 1982: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1983: 5 complaints, Not enough data 1983 1984: 16 complaints, Not enough data 1985: 18 complaints, Not enough data 1986: 23 complaints, Not enough data 1986 1987: 16 complaints, Not enough data 1988: 74 complaints, Recommended 1989: 113 complaints, Recommended 1990: 103 complaints, Recommended 1991: 193 complaints, Caution 1991 1992: 136 complaints, Recommended 1993: 139 complaints, Recommended 1994: 148 complaints, Recommended 1995: 156 complaints, Recommended 1995 1996: 123 complaints, Recommended 1997: 96 complaints, Recommended 1998: 155 complaints, Recommended 1998 1999: 80 complaints, Recommended 1991 · 193
1980: 3 complaints, Not enough data 1980 1981: 3 complaints, Not enough data 1982: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1982 1983: 5 complaints, Not enough data 1984: 16 complaints, Not enough data 1984 1985: 18 complaints, Not enough data 1986: 23 complaints, Not enough data 1986 1987: 16 complaints, Not enough data 1988: 74 complaints, Recommended 1988 1989: 113 complaints, Recommended 1990: 103 complaints, Recommended 1991: 193 complaints, Caution 1991 1992: 136 complaints, Recommended 1993: 139 complaints, Recommended 1994: 148 complaints, Recommended 1994 1995: 156 complaints, Recommended 1996: 123 complaints, Recommended 1996 1997: 96 complaints, Recommended 1998: 155 complaints, Recommended 1998 1999: 80 complaints, Recommended 1991 · 193
1980: 3 complaints, Not enough data 1980 1981: 3 complaints, Not enough data 1981 1982: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1982 1983: 5 complaints, Not enough data 1983 1984: 16 complaints, Not enough data 1984 1985: 18 complaints, Not enough data 1985 1986: 23 complaints, Not enough data 1986 1987: 16 complaints, Not enough data 1987 1988: 74 complaints, Recommended 1988 1989: 113 complaints, Recommended 1989 1990: 103 complaints, Recommended 1990 1991: 193 complaints, Caution 1991 1992: 136 complaints, Recommended 1992 1993: 139 complaints, Recommended 1993 1994: 148 complaints, Recommended 1994 1995: 156 complaints, Recommended 1995 1996: 123 complaints, Recommended 1996 1997: 96 complaints, Recommended 1997 1998: 155 complaints, Recommended 1998 1999: 80 complaints, Recommended 1999 1991 · 193
  • Caution
  • Recommended
  • Not enough data

Every year, ranked

Newest first. Find your year, then open it for the full report.

YearRankingComplaintsCompared with a typical year
1999 ▲ Recommended 80 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1998 ● Recommended 155 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1997 ● Recommended 96 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1996 ● Recommended 123 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1995 ● Recommended 156 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1994 ● Recommended 148 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1993 ● Recommended 139 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1992 ● Recommended 136 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1991 ◆ Caution 193 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
1990 ● Recommended 103 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1989 ● Recommended 113 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1988 ▲ Recommended 74 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1987 ○ Not enough data 16 Only 16 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1986 ○ Not enough data 23 Only 23 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1985 ○ Not enough data 18 Only 18 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1984 ○ Not enough data 16 Only 16 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1983 ○ Not enough data 5 Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1982 ○ Not enough data 1 Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1981 ○ Not enough data 3 Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1980 ○ Not enough data 3 Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
How the rankings work

Each model year’s distinct NHTSA complaint count is compared with the median of the same model’s other eligible years.

  • ▲ Recommended

    At least 30% fewer complaints than the model’s typical year.

  • ● Recommended

    Within 30% of the model’s typical year.

  • ◆ Caution

    30% to 100% more complaints than the typical year.

  • ■ Avoid

    More than double the complaints of the typical year.

  • ○ Not enough data

    Fewer than 30 complaints on file, or too few other years to compare with — too few for a fair verdict.

Recalls

44

recalls on file across every Oldsmobile Cutlass model year.

Open a year above to see that year’s own recalls, investigations, and remedies.

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