1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 35%of 23 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the body and structure of the 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, 35% of the 23 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“I was driving at a speed of 40 MPH when I heard a thump and my car veered to the right and I tried to turn it back to the left but the steering wheel turned and the did not so I slammed the brakes on and avoided a mail box and any body damage tothe car and the passenger and myself. The steering went completely out and the frame was about 5 inches from the ground. The bushings need replaced, the mounting bolts that attach the frame need replaced and I don't know what else needs replaced at this point. …”
NHTSA complaint #722079, filed 2000-04“The engine cradle fell off consumer 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme. The cradle fell dropping the engine due to condensation forming between the rubber mounting supports and the metal framework. The manufacturer refused to honor the recall for this vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10139894, filed 2005-10“Vehicle was brought into dealer per safety recall 00v189 for replacement of front and rear cradle bolt retainers due to corrosion, dealer informed consumer that the quarter frame was also dangerously rusted away and needed replacement at no cost.”
NHTSA complaint #785868, filed 2002-01“This was performed regarding the cradle bolts on 10/24/02. Consumer took the vehicle to the mechanic for an alignment. Mechanic diagnosed the vehicle's frame was rotted and corroded. ...”
NHTSA complaint #10014792, filed 2003-03“Lost steering while driving. Vehicle towed to dealer, and they informed consumer that t engine cradle bolts had disconnected. Feel free to provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #8016305, filed 2002-08Related recalls
- 00V189000Jul 11, 2000Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine…Covers: Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 1988–1990, Pontiac Grand Prix 1988–1991, Buick Regal 1988–1991 +2 more
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
4 complaintsSteering
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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