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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
2%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 2 complaints about the visibility of the 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 2% 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.

“Water is getting into the vehicle, and consumer can't find where the water is coming from. Also, when using the heat, the smell is real bad and is coming from the front passenger's side window. Vehicle is stalling, and driver has to put foot on the gas pedal in order for the vehicle not to cut off while driving.”

NHTSA complaint #833642, filed 1999-01

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
199896%
199777%
199611%
199564%
19941913%
199321%
199195%
199011%
198922%
198823%
1984319%

Other parts of the 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass

Brakes
47 complaints
Electrical system
20 complaints
Engine cooling
17 complaints
Seat belts
11 complaints
Steering
9 complaints
Body and structure
9 complaints
Suspension
7 complaints
Tires
5 complaints
Fuel system
4 complaints
Vehicle speed control
4 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
Exterior lighting
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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