1983 Oldsmobile Cutlass Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1983 Oldsmobile Cutlass (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1983 Oldsmobile Cutlass. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by equipment (1) and exterior lighting (1). Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 2 a fire, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
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.
- Engine cooling2 40%
- Equipment1 20%
- Exterior lighting1 20%
- Other or unknown1 20%
- Seats1 20%
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 83V105000Oct 13, 1983Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Differential proportional valveCovers: Oldsmobile Cutlass 1983, Pontiac 6000 1983, Buick Skyhawk 1983 +11 more
The brake proportioner valves may break and separate from the master cylinder. This would allow brake fluid to leak and would result in a partial loss of the brake system.
- 83V106000Oct 13, 1983Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsCovers: Oldsmobile Cutlass 1983, Buick Regal 1983, Chevrolet Monte Carlo 1983 +3 more
The master cylinder rear brake pipe, which carries brake fluid to the rear brakes, may develop a leak due to extended chafing on the air cleaner resonator bracket.
Recall details for the 1983 Oldsmobile Cutlass → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
NHTSA investigations
- DP87021Cutlass supreme brake lockupClosed · Jul 1, 1987
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1983 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
Other model years of the Oldsmobile Cutlass
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 80 | 64,190 | 0 | — | 23 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1998 | 155 | 60,537 | 2 | — | 24 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1997 | 96 | 79,462 | 2 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1996 | 123 | 115,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 156 | 100,750 | 3 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 148 | 75,000 | 4 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1993 | 139 | 120,000 | 4 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1992 | 136 | 118,000 | 3 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1991 | 193 | 88,000 | 6 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1990 | 103 | — | 6 | — | 23 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1989 | 113 | 200,000 | 6 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1988 | 74 | 120,000 | 6 | — | 23 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1987 | 16 | — | 2 | — | 20 | — | Stable |
| 1986 | 23 | — | 3 | — | 19 | — | Stable |
| 1985 | 18 | 139,000 | 3 | — | 19 | — | Stable |
| 1984 | 16 | 31,179 | 2 | — | 19 | — | Stable |
| 1983 | 5 | — | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Oldsmobile Cutlass model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1983 Oldsmobile Cutlass have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1983 Oldsmobile Cutlass as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1983 Oldsmobile Cutlass is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by equipment with 1.
Has the 1983 Oldsmobile Cutlass been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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.