1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 4%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 5 complaints about the tires of the 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 4% of the 113 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.
“While in motion, consumer heard a thumping noise, assuming a tire had gone flat, pulled over to check but nothing was found. A few minutes later, there was a loud explosion, fighting to keep vehicle in control, consumer managed to get over, finding the wheel, tire and lug nuts had come completely off of vehicle. (ohio traffic crash report)”
NHTSA complaint #565798, filed 2002-05“Left rear firestone tire, p185/75r14 m+s, experienced blowout while driving, consumer was able to keep control, consumer paid full price for another replacement tire.”
NHTSA complaint #561991, filed 2001-07“Due to information heard about tires consumer was checking them & noticed all 4 tires had cracks in the sidewall. 2 front tires had cracks on inside of the tread.”
NHTSA complaint #874036, filed 2000-10Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 16 | 20% |
| 1998 | 6 | 4% |
| 1997 | 2 | 2% |
| 1996 | 2 | 2% |
| 1995 | 4 | 3% |
| 1994 | 5 | 3% |
| 1993 | 2 | 1% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1990 | 2 | 2% |
| 1989 | 5 | 4% |
| 1988 | 1 | 1% |
| 1986 | 2 | 9% |
| 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 complaintsSuspension
7 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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