1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 6%of 136 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 106,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 6% of the 136 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 106,000 miles. 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.
“The contact stated the vehicle gear position indicator will show neutral but the transmission will be in reverse. There is a NHTSA recall, # 91v214000, regarding the automatic transmission, but the vehicle is not included due to the VIN. Also, the contact stated there is a NHTSA recall, # 95v173000, regarding the front seat belt anchorage. The vehicle has not had the problems associated with the recall and the VIN is not included. The manufacturer stated the VIN does not match this vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10149309, filed 2006-02, 106,000 miles“Shift indicator never felected correct shift, neutral showed reverse, d1 was in overdrive and various other combinations. Shift indicator moved up and down requiring repeated shifting changes to correct gear. When car was in drive and stopped had to go back to park or switch to another drive on indicator for car to move. I brought to transmission repair shop and was told that this caused transmission failure and transmission had to be rebuilt at the cost of $1,200.”
NHTSA complaint #716306, filed 1999-12“Problems with fender scratches on body, damage axle boot, motor damage, spark plugs, exhaust, etc... The consumer believed the repair shop damaged the vehicle while under their care. The transmission shifter was out of alignment, the alternator was replaced and the battery exploded. The RPM's on the vehicle raced extremely high, it was determined there was a vacuum leak in the intake manifold gasket, also the oil pan gasket was replaced. The consumer stated the vehicle also experienced electrical problems which were caused by the repair shop as well as other damages incurred by them.”
NHTSA complaint #10042081, filed 2003-09“On level ground, from cold start, column mounted shift lever exhibited resistance from <park> to <reverse>. When in reverse, automatic transaxle did not engage reverse gears. When in neutral, transaxle appeared to be in drive gear, though as precaution, only simple usage of 1st gear was tested for troubleshooting. All drive gears operate normally, though with slight slippage. Fluid is good color and smell, middle of hash marks while idling after 20 min run. No proper reverse exists, though if engine is turned off with gear selector in <reverse> the car may be rolled as though in neutral. …”
NHTSA complaint #766166, filed 2002-08Related recalls
- 91V214000Dec 6, 1991The reverse servo apply pin may bind in the case which could cause reverse band distress (loss or slipping of reverse), reverse band drag in drive range (poor…Covers: Oldsmobile Cutlass 1992, Buick Regal 1992, Chevrolet Lumina 1992 +2 more
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 3 | 4% |
| 1998 | 4 | 3% |
| 1997 | 7 | 7% |
| 1996 | 13 | 11% |
| 1995 | 18 | 12% |
| 1994 | 6 | 4% |
| 1993 | 14 | 10% |
| 1992 | 8 | 6% |
| 1991 | 7 | 4% |
| 1990 | 3 | 3% |
| 1989 | 3 | 3% |
| 1988 | 3 | 4% |
| 1987 | 2 | 13% |
| 1986 | 3 | 13% |
| 1985 | 3 | 17% |
| 1984 | 2 | 13% |
Other parts of the 1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass
53 complaintsElectrical system
22 complaintsEngine cooling
18 complaintsSeat belts
15 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsBody and structure
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology