1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 4%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 6 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 4% of the 139 complaints for this model year. 4 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.
“Consumer was turning into driveway while traveling 5mph and vehicle started to roar up and speed up. It hit neighbor's vehicle. Dealership was aware of problem.”
NHTSA complaint #896832, filed 2001-09“While backing out of a parking lot , vehicle shot out in reverse, stayed in reverse and hit (3) other vehicles before coming to a stop, vehicle is being repaired. Damages totaled $6,500.”
NHTSA complaint #809816, filed 1997-03“Engine raced out of control, no engagement of anti-lock braking system, and when applied emergency brake vehicle crashed, could have occurred without prior warning.”
NHTSA complaint #817771, filed 1997-10“On several occasions, vehicle will accelerate unwantedly with excessive engine idle speed. Stopping power of brakes reduced to minimum. Please describe details.”
NHTSA complaint #969343, filed 1995-07Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 2 | 3% |
| 1998 | 2 | 1% |
| 1997 | 3 | 3% |
| 1996 | 9 | 7% |
| 1995 | 12 | 8% |
| 1994 | 17 | 11% |
| 1993 | 6 | 4% |
| 1992 | 9 | 7% |
| 1991 | 12 | 6% |
| 1990 | 6 | 6% |
| 1989 | 4 | 4% |
| 1988 | 2 | 3% |
| 1987 | 1 | 6% |
| 1986 | 3 | 13% |
| 1985 | 4 | 22% |
| 1984 | 2 | 13% |
| 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 complaintsSeats
8 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsSteering
7 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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