1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 7%of 43 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the body and structure of the 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, 7% of the 43 complaints for this model year. 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.
“Consumer was traveling 40-45mph when vehicle wandered to the left 3-4 feet into other lane, dealer found a broken weld on the lower sub frame cradle that connects the rack and pinion steering to frame, the broken wled caused the steering mounting bushings to wear out prematurely, causing a loss of steering.”
NHTSA complaint #879562, filed 2001-02“The passenger's door caught on fire for no apparent reason, without prior warning and no previous problems with the door. Cause unknown. Dealer cannot determine problem. Please provide details.”
NHTSA complaint #826873, filed 1998-08Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
14 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsInterior lighting
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 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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