1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 22%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 4 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 22% of the 18 complaints for this model year. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Vehicle expriencing problem with acceleration after starting the vehicle and shifting into drive. Vehicle went out of control, causing vehicle to crash into fence. Dealer was not notified.”
NHTSA complaint #828869, filed 1998-10Related recalls
- 89V102000Jun 16, 1989A small nylon bushing in the cruise control servo bail may slip out of place, causing intermittent and unexpected increases in engine speed or dieseling…Covers: Oldsmobile Cutlass 1984–1988, Buick Lesabre 1984–1988, Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser 1984–1988 +15 more
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 2 | 3% |
| 1998 | 2 | 1% |
| 1997 | 3 | 3% |
| 1996 | 9 | 7% |
| 1995 | 12 | 8% |
| 1994 | 17 | 11% |
| 1993 | 6 | 4% |
| 1992 | 9 | 7% |
| 1991 | 12 | 6% |
| 1990 | 6 | 6% |
| 1989 | 4 | 4% |
| 1988 | 2 | 3% |
| 1987 | 1 | 6% |
| 1986 | 3 | 13% |
| 1985 | 4 | 22% |
| 1984 | 2 | 13% |
| 1983 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsSeat 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.
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