1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 10%of 113 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the seat belts of the 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 10% of the 113 complaints for this model year. 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.
“While driving at ten miles per hour vehicle was struck on the passenger's side by another vehicle that flipped the Cutlass on its side, causing the passenger's seat belt to release on impact, the seat belt did not work properly. Dealer has been contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #843626, filed 1999-07Related recalls
- 90V054000Mar 14, 1990Front shoulder belt guide loop attachment fastener may pull through door mounted anchor plate.Covers: Oldsmobile Cutlass 1988–1990, Pontiac Grand Prix 1988–1990, Buick Regal 1988–1990 +1 more
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 5 | 3% |
| 1997 | 2 | 2% |
| 1996 | 7 | 6% |
| 1995 | 9 | 6% |
| 1994 | 8 | 5% |
| 1993 | 3 | 2% |
| 1992 | 15 | 11% |
| 1991 | 26 | 13% |
| 1990 | 12 | 12% |
| 1989 | 11 | 10% |
| 1988 | 3 | 4% |
| 1987 | 5 | 31% |
| 1986 | 2 | 9% |
| 1985 | 1 | 6% |
| 1984 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass
47 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsEngine cooling
17 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsTires
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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