1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 13%of 136 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 18 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 13% of the 136 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“1992 Cutlass supreme excessive oil consumption.***no answer required***. There has been no visible sign of and oil leak nor does the vehicle smoke while driving.”
NHTSA complaint #10128018, filed 2005-01, 60,000 miles“We were backing out of our driveway on saturday, july 21st. When I braked to shift to drive the car made a thunk and jumped. The engine was still running and I had no steering. My wife and I got out of the car and looked to see the engine and surrounding components tilted back to the ground. Apparently, the rear engine mounts rusted through causing the components to fall. We called a local repair shop to tow the car and the owner said that he may have remembered seeing a recall on these cars and that he would check on monday. He said that there was a recall on some fords for the same problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #749019, filed 2001-07“When slowing down to abot 18 MPH vehicle will began jerking then shuts off. When driving on incline vehicle does the same thing and also you would hear metal rattling, dealer replaced alternator but problem still exist. Vehicle has been to dealer 4 to 5 times consumer is concern that dealer would not find problem before (june 27, 1997 ) warrnety expires.”
NHTSA complaint #813203, filed 1997-06“There is a recall for 91 olds, models for this componet, mine is a 92 and has the same problem. Needs to be upgraded to 92 also. My engine is currently sagging becuase of a rusted out bolt and mount. This is unexpectable and needs to be addressed. Thank you ryan olson.”
NHTSA complaint #756250, filed 2001-12“Exhaust manifold cracked, causing exhaust fumes to enter vehicle. The noise got louder about three months ago. Owner has been smelling exhaust fumes about a year and a half ago. Dealer has been notified about the problem. Exhaust manifold has not been replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #865595, filed 2000-07Related 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 1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass
53 complaintsElectrical system
22 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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