1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 15%of 139 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 21 complaints about the electrical system of the 1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 15% of the 139 complaints for this model year. 5 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My dig. Dash work half the time and not the rest. I can not see my speed, gas or mileage. Also every now and then smoke come out from my steering column.”
NHTSA complaint #10062756, filed 2004-03“While driving home from racine, we crossed the rr tracks in sturtevant and the Cutlass just died. We had lights but no ignition. We summoned police to call a towtruck to tow it to frank gentile Oldsmobile. After three days they called to tell us the did a diagnostic test for $84 which determined my starter shorted out and blew a 60 amp fuse; I questioned why the starter had anything to do with it since the car was moving, but they assured me it was the starter that shorted therefore blowing the 60 amp fuse that shut down the ignition! That cost me $401. …”
NHTSA complaint #747673, filed 2001-07“I have had 3 oldsmobiles 1982 -87- 93 all 3 of my transmissions have gone out at under 100,000 miles I have all ways maintained them I have allways bought 100,000 5 year waranties.on my 93 I never had a check engine lite go on the dealer said I had a bad sensor and a bad wire harness after 750.00 dollars which is a lot of money for me it still does not work right.all so at 96000 miles only 5 months after my 5 year warenty was up I had to replace my main computer (ECM)again no check engine light ever came on . The way I take care of my cars this should not be happining. …”
NHTSA complaint #700061, filed 1998-10“Consumers vehicle is experiencing the exact same problem as his recalled (00v-287) pontiac grand am for the starter which resulted in many other electrical repairs (3 battery, 6 alternators and a new starter), consumer believes same recall should be issued for this vehicle. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #558928, filed 2001-01“After driving for a half an hour, vehicle was parked for 25 minutes. Suddenly horn began to sound. When consumer went out to see the problem, noticed smoke at the base of the windshield, near the center of the dashboard. The smoke was dark black. Flames then rose into the top of the interior. Fire was put out by consumer after disconnecting the negative battery cable. Dealer has been contacted by insurance.”
NHTSA complaint #853049, filed 1999-11Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 18 | 23% |
| 1998 | 16 | 10% |
| 1997 | 15 | 16% |
| 1996 | 15 | 12% |
| 1995 | 18 | 12% |
| 1994 | 19 | 13% |
| 1993 | 21 | 15% |
| 1992 | 22 | 16% |
| 1991 | 23 | 12% |
| 1990 | 9 | 9% |
| 1989 | 20 | 18% |
| 1988 | 6 | 8% |
| 1986 | 2 | 9% |
| 1984 | 2 | 13% |
Other parts of the 1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass
48 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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