1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass Suspension 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 suspension of the 1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 6% of the 139 complaints for this model year.
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.
“While driving 20 MPH there was a loud noise, front right dropped, lost control of vehicle, but was able to stop safely. Dealer informed consumer that right lower ball joint had broken. This caused axle to break according to dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #891847, filed 2001-07“While driving at 4 MPH on boulevard vehicle went out of control. Off road the steal plate control arm broke in half. Dealer contacted , and cannot remedy the problem. Ordered rear axle trailing arm assembly. Problem still exists. Provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #834276, filed 1999-01“Abs: brakes have gone all way out four times since december 1993; hear grinding metal sound when pressed pedal; front end shimmies;pulls to right;pedal to floor”
NHTSA complaint #969141, filed 1995-07Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 11 | 14% |
| 1998 | 18 | 12% |
| 1997 | 8 | 8% |
| 1996 | 5 | 4% |
| 1995 | 6 | 4% |
| 1994 | 8 | 5% |
| 1993 | 8 | 6% |
| 1992 | 3 | 2% |
| 1991 | 6 | 3% |
| 1990 | 2 | 2% |
| 1989 | 7 | 6% |
| 1988 | 8 | 11% |
| 1986 | 1 | 4% |
| 1985 | 2 | 11% |
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 complaintsSeats
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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