Oldsmobile Cutlass years to avoid
The Oldsmobile Cutlass years to avoid are 1991, 1998, 1994, 1995, 1993, 1992, 1989, 1997, 1996, 1990, 1999, 1988 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 1978 is the cleanest year on record.
2,251
Total complaints
61
Recall campaigns
1967–1999
Years covered
12
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Cutlass years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | High complaints + open investigation | 266 | |
| 1998 | High complaint rate | 223 | |
| 1994 | High complaint rate | 200 | |
| 1995 | High complaint rate | 199 | |
| 1993 | High complaint rate | 193 | |
| 1992 | High complaint rate | 182 | |
| 1989 | High complaints + open investigation | 164 | |
| 1997 | High complaint rate | 161 | |
| 1996 | High complaint rate | 160 | |
| 1990 | High complaints + open investigation | 151 | |
| 1999 | High complaint rate | 117 | |
| 1988 | High complaints + open investigation | 107 |
Every Cutlass year
Common questions
What are the worst Oldsmobile Cutlass years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Cutlass years to avoid are 1991, 1998, 1994, 1995, 1993, 1992, 1989, 1997, 1996, 1990, 1999, 1988. The cleanest year on record is 1978.
What is the best year for the Oldsmobile Cutlass?
By complaint volume, 1978 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Cutlass years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Oldsmobile Cutlass have?
Across all model years, the Cutlass has 61 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 2,251 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.