1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 131,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 17 mpgcombined, 5.0L 8-cyl RWD · 15 city / 23 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. The part named most often is air bags, with 1 complaints (17% of the total), followed by electrical system (1) and seat belts (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 131,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Air bags1 17%
- Electrical system1 17%
- Seat belts1 17%
Example complaints
Seat belts: “The female part on the drivers side seat belt is broken. The seat belt will not buckle. The dealer is not aware of the problem. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #835981, filed 1999-03Transmission and drivetrain: “I have a 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (station wagon). For the last two days, vehicle has been swiggly when coming to a stop. Not so bad yesterday, noticeably worse today. A stuck front caliper was suspected. However, on the way home from work today vehicle became very unstable while decelerating from approx. 50 MPH. Vehicle was immediately pulled to the side of the road and inspected for a flat tire, etc. No obvious problem was found. …”
NHTSA complaint #10138067, filed 2005-09, 131,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
0% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 131,000 and 131,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Custom Cruiser RWD | 5.0L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 15 | 23 | 17 | $3,950 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 92V094000Jul 1, 1992Seat beltsCovers: Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser 1991, Buick Roadmaster 1991–1992, Chevrolet Caprice 1991
The shoulder belt guide loop plastic covering may crack and expose the steel sub-plate.
- 91V186000Oct 29, 1991Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › LatchCovers: Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser 1991–1992, Chevrolet Caprice 1991–1992, Buick Roadmaster 1991–1992
Secondary hood latch assemblies can corrode, causing a high latch release effort and possibly preventing the hood from latching properly when it is closed.
Recall details for the 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1 on record; the latest 1 are shown.
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Engine cooling. Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
Other model years of the Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 17 | 196,500 | 2 | — | 18 | — | Stable |
| 1991 | 6 | 131,000 | 2 | — | 17 | — | Not enough data |
| 1986 | 10 | — | 1 | — | 17 | — | Not enough data |
All Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is reported most often?
Air bags is named most often, in 1 complaints (17% of the total), followed by electrical system with 1.
Has the 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser get?
The EPA rates the 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (Custom Cruiser, 5.0L 8-cyl) at 17 mpg combined, 15 city and 23 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,950 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 131,000 miles and the middle half falls between 131,000 and 131,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.