1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 11%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 8 complaints about the suspension of the 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 11% 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.
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.
“1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass- engine cradle and/or front suspensions broke causing loss of control. The claim was filed for the deceased consumer. The engine cradle fell. The vehicle was traveling on roadway and ran off the roadway into a ditch and began to roll approx. Three times coming to a rest upside down. The consumer was thrown from the vehicle 20 feet from the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10043188, filed 2004-12, 120,000 miles“Recall 97v058000, rear cradle bolts. The recall notice was received and dealer was contacted to remedy the problem. Dealer states various problems associated and caused by the rear cradle bolts, included right cv joint/ right front end alignment/ lower ball joints/weakstruts/ right and left tires in front/rear leaf spring broke from mount support. Also, transmission failed. Dealer cannot duplicate the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #826726, filed 1998-08Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 11 | 14% |
| 1998 | 18 | 12% |
| 1997 | 8 | 8% |
| 1996 | 5 | 4% |
| 1995 | 6 | 4% |
| 1994 | 8 | 5% |
| 1993 | 8 | 6% |
| 1992 | 3 | 2% |
| 1991 | 6 | 3% |
| 1990 | 2 | 2% |
| 1989 | 7 | 6% |
| 1988 | 8 | 11% |
| 1986 | 1 | 4% |
| 1985 | 2 | 11% |
Other parts of the 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass
36 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsEngine cooling
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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