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Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Problems — All Years, Common Issues & Reliability

Year-by-year breakdown of safety recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, reported deaths, injuries, crashes, and worst problem areas. Updated daily from federal databases.

2
Total Recalls
163
Total Complaints
7
Total Crashes
11
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths
1995
Worst Year
1993
Best Year
55
Fair
Overall Reliability Score (0–100)

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Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison

YearVerdictRecallsComplaintsCrashesInjuriesDeathsTop Issue
1997Caution13711SteeringFull report →
1996Caution1251Service Brakes / HydraulicFull report →
1995WorstAvoid6148Air BagsFull report →
1994Caution4021Service Brakes / HydraulicFull report →
1993BestExcellentFull report →
1992ExcellentFull report →

6 model years shown. Crashes, injuries, and deaths from NHTSA complaint filings. Click any year for full details.

Most Common Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Problems

Service Brakes / Hydraulic
35
Air Bags
31
Engine And Engine Cooling
19
Steering
12
Electrical System
11
Power Train
9
Suspension
8
Vehicle Speed Control
6
Visibility
5
Fuel System / Gasoline
4
Unknown Or Other
4
Structure
4

Based on 163 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years.

Cutlass Supreme Years to Avoid

1995 Cutlass Supreme
61 complaints · 0 recalls · 4 crashes
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1994 Cutlass Supreme
40 complaints · 0 recalls · 2 crashes
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1997 Cutlass Supreme
37 complaints · 1 recalls · 1 crashes
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Ranked by combined complaints, recalls, crashes, injuries, and deaths.

Best Cutlass Supreme Years to Buy

1993 Cutlass Supreme
0 complaints · 0 recalls
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1992 Cutlass Supreme
0 complaints · 0 recalls
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Years with fewest complaints and recalls.

Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Problems by Year

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Frequently Asked Questions — Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Reliability

What year Cutlass Supreme has the most problems?

Based on NHTSA data, the 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme had the highest combined complaint and recall count — 61 complaints and 0 safety recalls. See the full 1995 report for specific defects.

Is the Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme reliable?

The Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme has accumulated 163 owner-filed complaints and 2 safety recalls across all model years in NHTSA's database. The 1993 model year shows the fewest reported issues. Always run a VIN check before purchasing any used Cutlass Supreme.

What are the most common Cutlass Supreme problems?

The most frequently cited problem areas are: Service Brakes / Hydraulic (35 reports), Air Bags (31 reports), Engine And Engine Cooling (19 reports), Steering (12 reports). Based on NHTSA complaints across all model years.

How do I check if my Cutlass Supreme has an open recall?

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