1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 48about this part
- Share
- 35%of 139 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 31,493miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 48 complaints about the brakes of the 1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 35% of the 139 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 31,493 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“I highly recommend not to buy a Cutlass with the 3.4 dohc the engine in this car sucks I've had to replace almost everything motor wise in this car. From a main seal to head gasket to spark plugs and wires which to fix anything on this car with 3.4 cost you your life!! Brakes have been replace 3 times also and back rotors rust easy and can't be fixed ..so they say!!!”
NHTSA complaint #734482, filed 2000-10“I have had a lot of problems with the rear disc brakes equipped on my Cutlass supreme. There was a class action suit against GM for this reason. I believe GM should resolve, pay for and reimburse those of us who have had to deal with these cars.”
NHTSA complaint #753131, filed 2001-10“Right rear caliper has to be replaced due to brake fluid leak. I have had to replace the caliper four times. The replacement calipers were purchased at pep-boys. My uncle owned a chevrolet lumina (1992 or 1993) that had the same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #719081, filed 2000-02“Recently checked the recall information for my auto.10/16/95 received notice of weak safety belt anchorages. This problem was taken care of. I have never received any notice about the brake loss due to improperly manufactured brake hose.”
NHTSA complaint #732107, filed 2000-09“My 1993 olds Cutlass sl has had brake calipers replaced twice in a year in the rear with GM parts once in the front. All rotors replaced, twice in the front. The hop I take the car for service says the Cutlass has problems with brake components on this car. I wasn't notified of any recall. Any information on this you could give to me would be great. I feel I should be able to recoup some of the cost from GM. The shop told me there was a class action lawsuit on the brake problems. Please let me know who to contact. Thanks.”
NHTSA complaint #10036894, filed 2003-08Related recalls
- 94V211000Oct 26, 1994The brake lines can contact the transmission mounting bracket of the frame side rail. The lines can wear through resulting in loss of brake fluid, and…Covers: Oldsmobile Cutlass 1993–1994
- 93V121000Jul 21, 1993The brake hoses were manufactured incorrectly, and do not comply with fmvss 106, "brake hoses."Covers: Oldsmobile Cutlass 1993, Chevrolet Cavalier 1993, Pontiac Sunbird 1993 +1 more
Brakes: 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 1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass
21 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsEquipment
10 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsSeats
8 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsAir bags
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 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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