1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 4%of 74 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 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 4% of the 74 complaints for this model year.
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.
“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 1998-08Transmission 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 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass
36 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSeat belts
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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