1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 12%of 74 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 120,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the body and structure of the 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 12% of the 74 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120,000 miles. 1 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.
“Engine support failed (broke) while vehicle was in motion. Impossible steering control, causing vehicle to leave roadway and rolled over 3 times, causing my daughter's death. Also, I reported this devastating event shortly after it occurred and have been unable to obtain any response from any agency.”
NHTSA complaint #10088977, filed 2004-09, 120,000 miles“1.) the drivers side door sags and the hinges are rusty. The door looks as though it will fall off at any time. The passenger door has already fallen off once, I have replaced the hinges. When it fell off, we were stopped, but it almost fell on my cousin's leg. 2.) the car does not start like normal. The vehicle will turn over but will not ignite. It usually takes three times to start it. 3.) when the vehicle is in motion, it stutters and nearly stalls. I have spent $600 getting a new ignition moduel, fuel pump, prom chip, map sensor, wire set, fuel filter. …”
NHTSA complaint #741199, filed 2001-02“Consumer recieved manufacturer's recall o00065-s and took vehicle to dealer for repairs, dealer stated that the recall couldn't be done due to the recall component not being supported by the frame holes and frame, dealer informed consumer in order to do recall the entire frame assembly would need to be replaced at consumer's cost.”
NHTSA complaint #556439, filed 2000-10Related recalls
- 97V058000Apr 8, 1997Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and mini vans originally sold or currently registered in the following states: connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine…Covers: Oldsmobile Cutlass 1988–1991, Pontiac Grand Prix 1988–1991, Buick Regal 1988–1991 +5 more
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 2 | 3% |
| 1998 | 8 | 5% |
| 1997 | 2 | 2% |
| 1996 | 7 | 6% |
| 1995 | 4 | 3% |
| 1994 | 10 | 7% |
| 1993 | 9 | 6% |
| 1992 | 8 | 6% |
| 1991 | 20 | 10% |
| 1990 | 8 | 8% |
| 1989 | 9 | 8% |
| 1988 | 9 | 12% |
| 1987 | 1 | 6% |
| 1986 | 2 | 9% |
Other parts of the 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass
36 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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