1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 17%of 23 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 145,400miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the steering of the 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, 17% of the 23 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 145,400 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Sub frame bolts rusted away and pulled the washers and rubber bushings then the steering shaft pulled out of the steering box causing no steering. I phoned GM in ontario just to advise them of the problem and see if there was any recalls. The lady I was speaking to got real defensive and belligerent and said if there was any recalls she would have known then said goodbye and hung up. Then I found out on the internet by accident a web site from a government agent listing the year and model of my car and the same problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10071360, filed 2004-01, 145,400 miles“Steering: received notice from manufacture for cradle bolts on 7-72-97. Called and made an appointment for 7-18-97. Dealer called on 7-17-97 and said they didinot have any parts and call and make another appointment.”
NHTSA complaint #814364, filed 1997-07Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
8 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
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.
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