1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 26about this part
- Share
- 13%of 193 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 26 complaints about the seat belts of the 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 13% of the 193 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The front seat belts in my vehicle have a tendency to lock up when you start to pull on the belts to put them on. My passenger side seat belt is now completely unuseable because the belt retractor has stopped working. This belt will no longer retract. Also, the guide loops for both seat belt are cracked and the guide where the seat belt goes into the driver's side door is also cracked. Dt”
NHTSA complaint #769285, filed 2002-11“The contact owns a 1991 Oldsmobile ciera. The contact was concerned about a recall campaign number is 95v173000, seat belts front, anchorage on his year, make and model vehicle. The, contact had not had any problems with the seat belt, but was concerned that it could fail in the event of a crash. The failure and current mileages were 60000. Updated 01/24/11 updated 03.22.11”
NHTSA complaint #10367244, filed 2010-11, 60,000 miles“Seat belt on drivers side will not retract. I'm a disabled person, and husband has been deployed for a year or more, and also have a 6 year old that I have to take care of. When this happened I had visited my husband where he's on standby waiting to go over seas, he had to tie my seatbelt in a knot to get it tight so it would not get in the way while driving or get caught in the door and so on and so forth. Is there anyway that your company can help me get this fixed. Money is tight and I don't have the money to fix it, and can't be without a car for a lengthy period of time. …”
NHTSA complaint #10070068, filed 2004-01“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“The consumer has been experiencing problems with the seat belts . When pulling on the seat belt, it would not retract when released. When the consumer tugged on the seat belt to try to get it to retract, the seat belt attachment fell off. The manufacturer is unaware of the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #829526, filed 1998-11Related recalls
- 95V173000Sep 15, 1995These vehicles were assembled with rear outboard safety belt anchorages that may not withstand the required load. This does not comply with fmvss no.210…Covers: Oldsmobile Cutlass 1991–1993, Buick Century 1989–1996, Oldsmobile Ciera 1989–1990, 1994–1996 +2 more
- 92V003000Jan 10, 1992The front door shoulder belt guide loops may be cracked and are not in compliance with fmvss 208.Covers: Oldsmobile Cutlass 1991, Chevrolet Cavalier 1991, Pontiac Grand Prix 1991 +3 more
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 5 | 3% |
| 1997 | 2 | 2% |
| 1996 | 7 | 6% |
| 1995 | 9 | 6% |
| 1994 | 8 | 5% |
| 1993 | 3 | 2% |
| 1992 | 15 | 11% |
| 1991 | 26 | 13% |
| 1990 | 12 | 12% |
| 1989 | 11 | 10% |
| 1988 | 3 | 4% |
| 1987 | 5 | 31% |
| 1986 | 2 | 9% |
| 1985 | 1 | 6% |
| 1984 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass
60 complaintsEngine cooling
30 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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