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1995 Oldsmobile CutlassProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 156 owner complaints about the 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year1.2× the Cutlass median · #2 of 16 years by complaints
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints15625 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage119kService brakes, hydraulic, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 17, 2014. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass has problems

156 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
Service brakes, hydraulic362
Air bags3213
Power train180
Electrical system180
Vehicle speed control120
Seat belts91
Engine and engine cooling90
Visibility60
Suspension60
13 other systems355

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

3 recalls

1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass 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

Front: anchorage

Recall 98V-306 · Dec 1, 1998 · 111,470 vehicles

Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SEAT BELT SYSTEM CAN FRACTURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Front: anchorage

Recall 97V-065 · Apr 18, 1997 · 50,709 vehicles

Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SEAT BELT SYSTEM CAN FRACTURE AND INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT CAN OCCUR.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring

Recall 97V-017 · Feb 11, 1997 · 349,331 vehicles

Risk. THIS CAN CAUSE THE WINDSHIELD WASHER/WIPER TO WORK INTERMITTENTLY AND COULD ULTIMATELY RESULT IN INOPERATIVE WIPERS.

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

1995 vs. every other Cutlass 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 median. How we score

'67'73'74'75'76'77'78'79'80'81'82'83'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Cutlass owners report

Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

MY MAIN COMPLAINT RELATES TO THE DISC BRAKES, ROTORS, AND CALIPER ASSEMBLIES ON MY VEHICLE. I HAVE OWNED MY VEHICLE SINCE 1996 AND ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE BRAKE PADS, ROTORS AND MORE RECENTLY THE CALIPERS DUE TO THEM FREEZING UP. SINCE I HAVE PURCHASED THE CAR I HAVE HAD AT…
Complaint 10114440 · Mar 21, 2005 · 119,000 miles
BRAKES LO TRAC LIGHT CAME ON, THE BRAKE PEDAL DROPPED AT LEAST 1/2 INCH, AND THE ANTILOCK BEGAN PULSATING. THE ROAD WAS DRY. THE CAR STOPPED NORMALLY WHENEVER THE ABS LIGHT WAS ON.
Complaint 9002954 · Jun 13, 2001
ONGOING PROBLEMS WITH REPLACING FRONT/REAR ROTORS AND CALIPERS DUE TO ROTORS WARPING WHILE DRIVING. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED.*AK.*JB
Complaint 8007025 · Apr 8, 2002

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