Transmission and drivetrainPart report
1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 13%of 23 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 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 13% of the 23 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 3 | 4% |
| 1998 | 4 | 3% |
| 1997 | 7 | 7% |
| 1996 | 13 | 11% |
| 1995 | 18 | 12% |
| 1994 | 6 | 4% |
| 1993 | 14 | 10% |
| 1992 | 8 | 6% |
| 1991 | 7 | 4% |
| 1990 | 3 | 3% |
| 1989 | 3 | 3% |
| 1988 | 3 | 4% |
| 1987 | 2 | 13% |
| 1986 | 3 | 13% |
| 1985 | 3 | 17% |
| 1984 | 2 | 13% |
Other parts of the 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass
Brakes
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1986 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