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1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass SupremeProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 23 owner complaints about the 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, most often about the structure. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints231 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem8Structure

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 6, 2005. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme has problems

23 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Structure80
Service brakes, hydraulic40
Steering40
Engine and engine cooling21
Suspension20
Parking brake10
Fuel system, gasoline10
Visibility10
Power train10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Structure

Recall 00V-189 · Jul 11, 2000 · 713,435 vehicles

Risk. IF BOTH BOLTS PULL THROUGH, THE FRONT OF THE CRADLE WOULD NO LONGER BE SUPPORTED AT THE MOUNTING LOCATIONS AND THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT COULD SEPARATE…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Oldsmobile.

Best & worst years

1989 vs. every other Cutlass Supreme year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Cutlass Supreme median. How we score

'87'88'89'90'94'95'96'97
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
4 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, and the recalls they led to.

  1. W-CAR HINGE PIN FAILUREEA91055 · closed Aug 17, 1992
    No recall
  2. STICKING THROTTLEEA92024 · closed Jan 31, 1994
    No recall
  3. STEERING WHEEL SEPARATIONPE91072 · closed Jul 8, 1991
    No recall
  4. STRUCTURERP01001 · closed Jun 13, 2002
    Led to recall 00V-189
In owners' words

What Cutlass Supreme owners report

Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THE ENGINE CRADLE FELL OFF CONSUMER 1989 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS SUPREME. *TS THE CRADLE FELL DROPPING THE ENGINE DUE TO CONDENSATION FORMING BETWEEN THE RUBBER MOUNTING SUPPORTS AND THE METAL FRAMEWORK. THE MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO HONOR THE RECALL FOR THIS VEHICLE. *JB
Complaint 10139894 · Oct 6, 2005
THIS WAS PERFORMED REGARDING THE CRADLE BOLTS ON 10/24/02. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE MECHANIC FOR AN ALIGNMENT. MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE'S FRAME WAS ROTTED AND CORRODED. *JB...*AK
Complaint 10014792 · Mar 31, 2003
LOST STEERING WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER, AND THEY INFORMED CONSUMER THAT T ENGINE CRADLE BOLTS HAD DISCONNECTED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Complaint 8016305 · Aug 14, 2002

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