1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 6%of 139 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the seats of the 1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 6% of the 139 complaints for this model year. 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.
“When braking, the passenger seat back flies forward. It has almost since the time I bought the car in oct 1992. I don't know exactly how fast I have to be going but probably is around 40-50 MPH. And put on brakes in emergency situation.”
NHTSA complaint #727725, filed 2000-08“Driver side seat track is broken. Seat is unable to latch in place;dealer notifed and informed that repairs would only be done at consumer cost. Can NHTSA provide further details.”
NHTSA complaint #844484, filed 1999-08“Consumer was rear ended by a drunk driver while stopped at a red light. Driver seat back collapsed on impact which resulted in injury, cause due to design flaw.”
NHTSA complaint #527730, filed 1997-01Related recalls
- 93V035000Mar 9, 1993The driver and passenger front seat manual reclining mechanisms do not comply with the requirements of fmvss 207, "seating systems." the seat back mechanisms…Covers: Oldsmobile Cutlass 1993, Buick Regal 1993, Pontiac Grand Prix 1993 +1 more
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 2 | 3% |
| 1998 | 3 | 2% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 6 | 5% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
| 1993 | 8 | 6% |
| 1992 | 5 | 4% |
| 1991 | 8 | 4% |
| 1990 | 3 | 3% |
| 1989 | 1 | 1% |
| 1988 | 1 | 1% |
| 1987 | 1 | 6% |
| 1984 | 1 | 6% |
| 1983 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass
48 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsEquipment
10 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsFuel system
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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