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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
17%of 18 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 transmission and drivetrain of the 1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 17% of the 18 complaints for this model year.

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 has been experiencing problems with automatic transmission. Vehicle stalled while they were driving. The manufacturer has yet to be contacted.”

NHTSA complaint #831211, filed 1998-11

Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
199934%
199843%
199777%
19961311%
19951812%
199464%
19931410%
199286%
199174%
199033%
198933%
198834%
1987213%
1986313%
1985317%
1984213%

Other parts of the 1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass

Engine cooling
4 complaints
Vehicle speed control
4 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology