1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass Wheels 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 wheels of the 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 2% of the 113 complaints for this model year. 2 recall campaigns on record are 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 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 2002-05Related recalls
- 95V115000Jun 5, 1995Cracks develop in the wheel mounting surface. If these cracks become severe enough, the wheel will completely separate from the vehicle.Covers: Oldsmobile Cutlass 1988–1990, Pontiac Grand Prix 1988–1990, Buick Regal 1988–1990 +1 more
- 94V041000Mar 28, 1995Cracks develop in the wheel mounting surface. If these cracks become severe enough, the wheel will completely separate from the vehicle.Covers: Oldsmobile Cutlass 1988–1990, Pontiac Grand Prix 1988–1990, Buick Regal 1988–1990 +1 more
Wheels: other model years
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 complaintsTires
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsExterior 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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