1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 53about this part
- Share
- 39%of 136 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 53 complaints about the brakes of the 1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 39% of the 136 complaints for this model year. 5 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Brake pads have been replaced more than once per year. Calipers have been replaced two or three times. Vehicle will not do an emergency stop. It takes a long distance to stop normally. The ABS does not work properly. Mechanics say this is common on this vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10065766, filed 2004-04“Consumer took vehiicle to the dealership for a check up. Calipers were binding. They replaced the sleeves on the rear brakes. Because the brakes were opened, when consumer applied brakes, they wouldn't open. At 30,000 miles dealer replaced the front brake pads and resurfaced the brakes. Also, rear tire came off.”
NHTSA complaint #858528, filed 2000-03“Consumer has had problems with the brakes on this vehicle since day of purchase. Vehicle has been serviced for brake work since 1992, and still dealer has not repaired it to consumer's satisfaction. She was told that it is brake dust that is causing her brake pedal to fail at times, and the calipers and rotors have been replaced on feburary 22, 97 and july-97.”
NHTSA complaint #814224, filed 1997-07“Abs prevents emergency stops; stops are controlled but require excessive distance; like stepping on a wall for response; have complained to dealer since car was new ; dealer says is nature of this kind of ABS and nothing can be done.”
NHTSA complaint #722036, filed 2000-04“Independent repair shop informed consumer that vehicle had no airbags while repairing harness wiring, leading into steering wheel. Also, excessive wear of brake pads which were being replaced once every year. Provide further details.”
NHTSA complaint #863744, filed 2000-06Brakes: 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 1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass
22 complaintsEngine cooling
18 complaintsSeat belts
15 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 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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