1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 13%of 16 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 13% of the 16 complaints for this model year. 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.
“While driving at approximately 25 MPH lost control of the vehicle due to rear axle disconnecting from vehicle. There was no crash involved, and no one was injured. Dealership has not examined vehicle. Please provide any additional information/attachtments.”
NHTSA complaint #894199, filed 2001-08Related recalls
- 87V168000Oct 26, 1987Manual valve link in the transmission may have been improperly formed.Covers: Oldsmobile Cutlass 1987, Buick Regal 1987, Chevrolet Caprice 1987 +6 more
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 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass
5 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1987 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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