Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme model year (1992–1997) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Years to Avoid
0 recalls · 61 complaints
8 reported injuries
Top issue: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Problem score: 77
0 recalls · 40 complaints
1 reported injury
Top issue: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Problem score: 42
1 recall · 37 complaints
1 reported injury
Top issue: STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Problem score: 42
Best Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Years to Buy
1 recall · 25 complaints
Main area: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Problem score: 30
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Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1 | 37 | 1 | — | 42 | Caution |
| 1996 | 1 | 25 | 1 | — | 30 | Caution |
| 1995 | 0 | 61 | 8 | — | 77 | Avoid |
| 1994 | 0 | 40 | 1 | — | 42 | Caution |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
All 6 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Shopping Guide by Era
Pre-2013
Proceed with CautionOlder Cutlass Supreme models have more accumulated wear and a larger recall history. These are higher-risk purchases without documented maintenance records and a clean VIN history report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year Cutlass Supreme should I avoid?+
Avoid the 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme if possible. It has 0 recalls, 61 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 77 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year Cutlass Supreme to buy?+
The 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 30. It has only 1 recall and 25 complaints on record with NHTSA.
Which Cutlass Supreme has the fewest problems?+
The 1996 model years have the fewest documented problems. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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