1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass Problems
- Complaints
- 16filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 31,179miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns 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
- 19 mpgcombined, 3.8L 6-cyl · 16 city / 23 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 16 consumer complaints for the 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 4 complaints (25% of the total), followed by visibility (3) and electrical system (2). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 31,179 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 3 a fire, 1 an injury, 1 a death, 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 cooling4 25%
- Electrical system2 13%
- Fuel system2 13%
- Other or unknown2 13%
- Brakes1 6.3%
- Seat belts1 6.3%
- Seats1 6.3%
Example complaints
Engine cooling: “1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass suffered vehicle fire. The consumer pulled to the side of the road because the check engine light came on, the consumer opened the hood and realized the car was smoking, the vehicle was completely on fire.”
NHTSA complaint #10051902, filed 2003-12Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “Winshield wpers will not turn off when turned on or even use of the mist feature results in the wipers turning on low and have tom play with switch to get them to turn off.”
NHTSA complaint #751118, filed 2001-08Fuel system: “Fuel tank replaced with spectra premium service replacement fuel tank part number 308a filler neck is improperly manufactured causing license plate lamp to be non functional. Manufacturer will not honor warranty on replacement fuel tank. Vehicle now violates federal and state safety laws.”
NHTSA complaint #10875827, filed 2016-06, 38,358 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 24,000 and 38,358 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass 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 Ciera | 2.5L 4-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 20 | 28 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Cutlass Ciera | 3.0L 6-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 17 | 24 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Cutlass Ciera | 3.0L 6-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,700 |
| Cutlass Ciera | 3.8L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 16 | 23 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Cutlass Cruiser Wagon | 2.5L 4-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 20 | 28 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Cutlass Cruiser Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3,950 |
| Cutlass Cruiser Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,950 |
| Cutlass Cruiser Wagon | 3.8L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 16 | 23 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Cutlass Cruiser Wagon | 4.3L 6-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 21 | 31 | 25 | $3,850 |
| Cutlass Cruiser Wagon | 4.3L 6-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 21 | 29 | 24 | $4,000 |
| Cutlass Cruiser Wagon | 4.3L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 21 | 31 | 24 | $4,000 |
| Cutlass Supreme | 3.8L 6-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 17 | 22 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Cutlass Supreme | 3.8L 6-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,700 |
| Cutlass Supreme | 5.0L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 15 | 22 | 17 | $3,950 |
10 more EPA-rated versions are not shown.
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
- 89V102000Jun 16, 1989Vehicle speed controlCovers: Oldsmobile Cutlass 1984–1988, Buick Lesabre 1984–1988, Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser 1984–1988 +15 more
A small nylon bushing in the cruise control servo bail may slip out of place, causing intermittent and unexpected increases in engine speed or dieseling (engine run on with ignition off).
- 84V011000Feb 6, 1984Seats › Front assembly › ReclinerCovers: Oldsmobile Cutlass 1984, Chevrolet Camaro 1984, Buick Regal 1984 +22 more
Some vehicles have bucket seat back locks that do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard 207, anchorage of seats. In event of a crash, the seat back lock may not function.
Recall details for the 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
NHTSA investigations
- DP87021Cutlass supreme brake lockupClosed · Jul 1, 1987
- DP8701484 olds brake lockupClosed · Mar 3, 1987
- DP85017Pulling to left and vibrating steering wClosed · Mar 29, 1985
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1984 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 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass have?
NHTSA recorded 16 consumer complaints for the 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 4 complaints (25% of the total), followed by visibility with 3.
Has the 1984 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.
What gas mileage does the 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass get?
The EPA rates the 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass (Cutlass Ciera, 3.8L 6-cyl) at 19 mpg combined, 16 city and 23 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 31,179 miles and the middle half falls between 24,000 and 38,358 miles; 100% 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. 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.