1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 6%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 7 complaints about the suspension of the 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 6% of the 113 complaints for this model year. 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.
“Cradle bolts: received notice from manufacturer for the cradle bolts. Called to make an appointment in june, and they did not have parts. Has called several dealers and they don't have the parts. Tried to make an appointment in july, and they stilldon't have the parts and don't know when they will have them.”
NHTSA complaint #814240, filed 1997-07“While traveling at about 30mph heard a snap and lost control of vehicle due to steering failure. It was hard to veer across three lanes of oncoming traffic before hitting a curb. At that time car stopped. Consumer said washer deteriorated.”
NHTSA complaint #862965, filed 2000-06“Lower strut bearing fails with vehicle staying in either position once the steering is turned toward that direction. This failure occurred once the recall for rear cradle bolt was repaired.”
NHTSA complaint #813890, filed 1997-09Suspension: 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 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass
47 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsEngine cooling
17 complaintsSeat belts
11 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsBody and structure
9 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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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