1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 8%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 8 complaints about the body and structure of the 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 8% of the 103 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is 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.
“I was on internet and found a section that had stated a paint peeling problem with oldsmobiles and it had stated that the GM manufacture would furnish a free paint for the cars that had this problem.. The car that I own is a 1990 Oldsmobile cut.sup.in.sed.4d. If this is a true fact could you please let me know. No safety defect mentioned in summary.”
NHTSA complaint #732071, filed 2000-09“Driver's side door is starting to crack where restraint harness is mounted. Dealer has inspected vehicle. Consumer was informed of recall 90v054 and went to have work done, however dealer stated the cracking where seat belt mount is located was not included in recall.”
NHTSA complaint #889666, filed 2001-06“Nar 1/29/2003. The consumer received a recall notice in march 2003 regarding the front frame /cradle bolt retainers. As per the recall letter they were replaced. On dec 12, 2002 before reaching a stop, there was a loud noise and the consumer felt a thump. When the consumer investigated, he found that the engine had fallen from the vehicle and there were no steering capabilities. Upon general inspection, the consumer was advised the rear frame/ cradle bolts and retainers had separated which caused the engine to drop and the steering shaft to separate from the steering gear. …”
NHTSA complaint #10006042, filed 2003-01Related recalls
- 97V058000Apr 8, 1997Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and mini vans originally sold or currently registered in the following states: connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine…Covers: Oldsmobile Cutlass 1988–1991, Pontiac Grand Prix 1988–1991, Buick Regal 1988–1991 +5 more
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 2 | 3% |
| 1998 | 8 | 5% |
| 1997 | 2 | 2% |
| 1996 | 7 | 6% |
| 1995 | 4 | 3% |
| 1994 | 10 | 7% |
| 1993 | 9 | 6% |
| 1992 | 8 | 6% |
| 1991 | 20 | 10% |
| 1990 | 8 | 8% |
| 1989 | 9 | 8% |
| 1988 | 9 | 12% |
| 1987 | 1 | 6% |
| 1986 | 2 | 9% |
Other parts of the 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass
51 complaintsSeat belts
12 complaintsElectrical system
9 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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