1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 7%of 103 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 engine cooling of the 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 7% of the 103 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.
“Lights on dashboard stay off for long periods of time, dealer stated cluster needed to be replaced. The ignition module failed three times. The three coils and the computer were replaced. The vehicle still fails to start due to crank shaft sensor failure.”
NHTSA complaint #883648, filed 2001-03“Intermittent stalling. Once vehicle stops running it cannot be restarted for about 5 minutes. Then after it seats for 5 t0 10 minutes, vehicle restarts and has no problems for many days and weeks.”
NHTSA complaint #523422, filed 1998-01“Owner states that she had her engine replaced at 40,000 miles because of a faulty head gasket caused vehicle to stall. Owner notes that problem is still happening even after engine has been replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #809264, filed 1997-02Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 13 | 16% |
| 1998 | 32 | 21% |
| 1997 | 15 | 16% |
| 1996 | 15 | 12% |
| 1995 | 9 | 6% |
| 1994 | 17 | 11% |
| 1993 | 9 | 6% |
| 1992 | 18 | 13% |
| 1991 | 30 | 16% |
| 1990 | 7 | 7% |
| 1989 | 17 | 15% |
| 1988 | 8 | 11% |
| 1987 | 5 | 31% |
| 1986 | 3 | 13% |
| 1985 | 4 | 22% |
| 1984 | 4 | 25% |
| 1983 | 2 | 40% |
Other parts of the 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass
51 complaintsSeat belts
12 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsBody and structure
8 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology