1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 51about this part
- Share
- 50%of 103 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 51 complaints about the brakes of the 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 50% of the 103 complaints for this model year. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When traveling at any speed and upon depressing the brake pedal, pedal goes to the floorboard, causing extended stopping distance, also, after pumping the brakes the brakes operate. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer unable to determine the cause. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #852646, filed 1999-11“While driving rear disc brake on one side sticks on rotor. Had to replace cylinder. Problem has not been remedied as of yet. Please provide any further information, and vehicle identification number.”
NHTSA complaint #8005926, filed 2002-03“There is rear brake failure sometimes it locks up will not release fully have disc brake . Tt rear brake calipers have the emergency brake mechanism, emergency brake mechanism will close on the rotor then not release fully, the drag on the brake rotor of an unreleased caliper causes overheating which destroys the caliper and boils the guide pin lubricant, thus the brake caliper seizes.”
NHTSA complaint #975637, filed 1995-11“Fluids all full. If engine is turned off and pedal is depressed. When turned on all ok but brakes fail randomly without warning. Has been serviced by brake shop. Flush and fill of brake fluid. No visable problems.”
NHTSA complaint #736787, filed 2000-11“Non ABS brakes performed poorly due to every 10,000 miles front brake pads wore excessively, needing replacement. Dealer says rear brakes show no usage but will reset them once emergency brakes are applied. Please describe details.”
NHTSA complaint #809427, filed 1997-02Related recalls
- 90V185000Oct 16, 1990Brake stoplamps may not illuminate or, in some cases, stoplamps will not stay illuminated all the time when brakes are applied due to a faulty stoplamp…Covers: Oldsmobile Cutlass 1989–1990, Pontiac Grand Prix 1989–1990, Buick Regal 1989–1990 +1 more
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 18 | 23% |
| 1998 | 41 | 26% |
| 1997 | 25 | 26% |
| 1996 | 20 | 16% |
| 1995 | 37 | 24% |
| 1994 | 36 | 24% |
| 1993 | 48 | 35% |
| 1992 | 53 | 39% |
| 1991 | 60 | 31% |
| 1990 | 51 | 50% |
| 1989 | 47 | 42% |
| 1988 | 36 | 49% |
| 1986 | 3 | 13% |
| 1985 | 1 | 6% |
| 1984 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass
12 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1990 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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