1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 96 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 201,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 2% of the 96 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 201,000 miles.
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.
“Ignition failure when shutting off vehicle. Ignition stuck between acc and off position. Dashlights and radio lights stayed on steering wheel wont lock, shift lever wont lock freely moved. Unhooked battery to keep it from draining down”
NHTSA complaint #10837733, filed 2016-02, 201,000 miles“Engine rear nut bolts broken, engine moves at the least bump on pavement. Ticking noise from the engine. Sometimes the car will not start right away. Coolant constant needed. Engine light/or battery light comes on.”
NHTSA complaint #749416, filed 2001-07Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 1% |
| 1997 | 2 | 2% |
| 1996 | 5 | 4% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
| 1994 | 3 | 2% |
| 1993 | 5 | 4% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 5 | 3% |
| 1990 | 6 | 6% |
| 1989 | 1 | 1% |
| 1988 | 1 | 1% |
| 1986 | 1 | 4% |
| 1984 | 2 | 13% |
| 1983 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass
25 complaintsSteering
20 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsEngine cooling
15 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 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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