1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 21%of 38 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 123,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the electrical system of the 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, 21% of the 38 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 123,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“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 2004-01“Consumer noticed that fire was coming from the side of the trunk. Fire department was notified, and it was determined that the antenna wires caused the fire.”
NHTSA complaint #10103219, filed 2004-12“Driving when suddenly the engine would die out & would lose steering control. There is no speedometer/odometer reading. Had computer changed 3 times. No electrical power. Talked to dealer over phone & had problems with them, but has not taken vehicle. Contacted manufacturer.”
NHTSA complaint #817791, filed 1997-09Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
12 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1990 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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