1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Problems
- Complaints
- 38filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 95,375miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 22 mpgcombined, 2.3L 4-cyl FWD · 19 city / 27 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 38 consumer complaints for the 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme. The part named most often is body and structure, with 12 complaints (32% of the total), followed by electrical system (8) and brakes (7). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 95,375 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Body and structure complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign filed under the same part.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
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.
- Body and structure12 32%
- Electrical system8 21%
- Brakes7 18%
- Engine cooling3 7.9%
- Exterior lighting3 7.9%
- Seat belts2 5.3%
- Vehicle speed control2 5.3%
- Seats1 2.6%
Example complaints
Body and structure: “I have a 1990 oldsmoble Cutlass Supreme. A recall #00065 for GM was done on my car and only the front cradle bolts and retainers were done. But upon reviewing NHTSA's recall #00v189000 the front and rear should have been done. Since the refusal from GM the rear bolts have come down and my engine is leaning back. I have talked to the dealer twice and the manufacture GM 3 times and they both say that they only have to do the front cradle bolts for their recall and not the rear. I also have my original receipt that says only 2 bolts and retainers were bought and installed.”
NHTSA complaint #10140878, filed 2005-10Electrical system: “When the battery was replaced, the vehicle had to be towed. The vehicle had to be reprogrammed. The owner stated there was no where in the manual that stated the vehicle would need to be reprogrammed with every battery change. Also, the consumer stated when he took his foot off the accelerator the vehicle stalled.”
NHTSA complaint #10055768, filed 2004-01Brakes: “The rear right and left brake calipers have both failed..the left one was completed replaced back in 1993 due to complete lock up.the right brake at the time was ok. Then this month I had a brake failure in my driveway..I kept trying to make the parking brake work for nmonths and it never did. Then when I took the wheel off to looks a the brakes the left brake had burned up the outboard shoe only and not the inboard shoe..this chewed up the rotor. …”
NHTSA complaint #743820, filed 2001-04Engine cooling: “The engine began leaking oil and is continuing to do so. It won't leak while the engine is running, but will once the car is stopped and the engine is turned off. It is quite a large amount of oil. The electronic instrument panel also malfunctions as the odometer hardly ever works and when it does, it flickers. The instrument panel will occasionly go blank giving no information at all and will sometimes resume when the display is tapped.”
NHTSA complaint #710953, filed 1999-09Mileage when problems were reported
0% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 67,750 and 123,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cutlass Supreme · sedan | not rated | 2 / – | — | — | — |
Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cutlass Supreme FWD | 2.3L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 19 | 31 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Cutlass Supreme FWD | 2.3L 4-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 19 | 27 | 22 | $3,050 |
| Cutlass Supreme FWD | 3.1L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 17 | 27 | 20 | $3,350 |
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
- 00V189000Jul 11, 2000Body and structureCovers: Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 1988–1990, Pontiac Grand Prix 1988–1991, Buick Regal 1988–1991 +2 more
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio…
Recall details for the 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme.
Other model years of the Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 43 | 68,500 | 1 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1996 | 47 | 67,500 | 2 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 77 | 103,000 | 1 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 43 | 81,000 | 0 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1990 | 38 | 95,375 | 1 | — | 22 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1989 | 23 | 120,000 | 1 | — | 20 | — | Stable |
| 1988 | 22 | 70,000 | 1 | — | 20 | — | Stable |
All Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme have?
NHTSA recorded 38 consumer complaints for the 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme is reported most often?
Body and structure is named most often, in 12 complaints (32% of the total), followed by electrical system with 8.
Has the 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme get?
The EPA rates the 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme (Cutlass Supreme, 2.3L 4-cyl) at 22 mpg combined, 19 city and 27 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,050 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 95,375 miles and the middle half falls between 67,750 and 123,000 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. 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.