1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 10%of 139 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 83,746miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 10% of the 139 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 83,746 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“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“The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, a puddle of brake fluid was observed on the ground underneath the driver's side seat. Upon further inspection it was determined that the brake lines had rusted along the fittings. The contact confirmed that the vehicle had not been driven in poor weather conditions and that the vehicle was stored in a garage. The manufacturer was alerted but the vehicle was not taken to a dealer for inspection. There is a NHTSA recall # 93v121000 regarding the service brakes lines, piping, and fittings. The vehicles VIN was not included in the recall. …”
NHTSA complaint #10159343, filed 2006-06, 31,493 miles“Right front wheel bearing rusted and broke . Mechanics said it happened because the lubricant was washed out because the water enter the unit. The dealer's service manager said it was unusual. Since same unit is in the left side (although the independent mechanic who replaced the broken part check and said it is okey) it could happened too. The results if these happening while moving fast is that the driver would lost control of the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #731160, filed 2000-09“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“Consumer started vehicle and then had to wait until vehicle heats up before shifting transmission so that vehicle could move. Samething happended when she shifted vehicle into reverse, and finally vehicle jerked like a manual transmission.”
NHTSA complaint #835042, filed 1999-02Transmission 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 1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass
48 complaintsElectrical system
21 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology