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VEHICLE BUYER'S GUIDE

Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme1992–1997

Year-by-year buyer intelligence from NHTSA safety data — reliability, value, and which years to target or avoid.

🚗 SEDAN
Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
1992–1997
B
Defect Risk
Recall intensity
0.0/yr · seg. median 0.0
Limited data — provisional
Safety
Low
0 inj.
✓No open federal investigations
2
Recalls
0
Complaints
—
Best Yr
0
Injuries
6
Years Analyzed
2
Total Recalls
0
Total Complaints
0
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

Federal Defect Investigations

NHTSA investigations are the stage that precedes a recall. 3 past investigations into the Cutlass Supreme became recalls.

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Data current as of September 11, 2026.

Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme — Year-by-Year Comparison

Every model year ranked by Buyer Score. Click any year for its detailed problem report.

YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsReliabilityValueBuyer ScoreVerdict
199710——
57
39
51
Avoid
199610——
57
39
51
Avoid
199500——
82
39
67
Excellent
199400——
82
39
67
Excellent
199300——
82
39
67
Excellent
199200——
82
39
67
Excellent

Buyer Score = Reliability (65%) + Value window (35%). Deaths and injuries sourced from NHTSA complaint filings. Year links open full NHTSA problem reports.

Shopping by Era

How each generation of the Cutlass Supreme compares — best year within each era shown.

Pre-2013

Older Cutlass Supreme models are deeply depreciated but carry higher wear and repair risk. High mileage is common. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and verify full recall history.

Proceed with Caution
1992 · 671993 · 671994 · 671995 · 671996 · 511997 · 51

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best year Cutlass Supreme to buy?+

See the Buyer Score table above for a full ranking of every Cutlass Supreme model year.

Which Cutlass Supreme years have the most problems?+

See the year-by-year problem table for a complete breakdown.

What is the Buyer Score?+

The Buyer Score is a composite metric that combines reliability (65% weight) and depreciation value (35% weight). Reliability reflects recall and complaint severity. Value reflects how much of the vehicle's depreciation has already been absorbed by prior owners — a 4–6 year old vehicle typically sits in the sweet spot.

What are the most common Cutlass Supreme problems?+

See the complaint chart on this page for a breakdown by component.

Deep-Dive Research

Common Problems

Full year-by-year breakdown of every documented defect for the Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme.

Reliability Score

Reliability rating and score breakdown compared to similar sedan vehicles.

Years to Avoid

Every Cutlass Supreme year ranked by problem score — worst years listed with full reasoning.

Found the right year? Verify the specific car.

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