1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 30about this part
- Share
- 16%of 193 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 30 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 16% of the 193 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When using air conditioning, alternator goes out and kills the battery. Had 4 alternators and batteries replaced. Took to dealer who indicated engine was too big for alternator also causing engine to stall, engine cooling fan replaced, power steering pressure hose failed and replaced, rearview mirror fell off, ceiling fabric coming unglued and dashboard vent cover coming off.”
NHTSA complaint #8007026, filed 2002-04“While driving vehicle just stopped, and all power was lost. As soon as vehicle was taken out of drive and put into park, it would start again. This has been an ongoing problem since june of this year. Dealership was not able to determine what was cauisng this problem. Cleaning the fuel system and replacing spark plugs did not correct the problem..”
NHTSA complaint #874708, filed 2000-11“Front engine burst into flames and the drivers seat belt would not open right away, with excessive force the driver managed to get loose and climb to the rear ot the vehicle and force the rear door open from the inside, while other people tried to open it from the outside. Resulting in injuries to the driver.”
NHTSA complaint #9006520, filed 2002-03“Intermittently vehicle stalled while driving. Consumer pulled vehicle off the road. Consumer has to put the vehicle in neutral and restart the vehicle. Dealership inspected vehicle at consumer's expense of $ 1250. But the problem was not resolved.”
NHTSA complaint #10089411, filed 2004-08“Head gasket failed, consumer then contacted dealer because there was an extended warranty on vehicle, dealership advised consumer they could do nothing until they received approval from manufacturer, consumer then contacted manufacturer and was advised that due to the age of the vehicle they would not be able to assist in spite of the 70,000 extended warranty ( daughter on behalf of father-joseph beleski).”
NHTSA complaint #561003, filed 2001-05Related service bulletins
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
Engine 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 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass
60 complaintsSeat belts
26 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsBody and structure
20 complaintsSteering
17 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsSeats
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 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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