1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 96 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the seat belts of the 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 2% of the 96 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.
“Abs light has been coming on intermittently, braking distance is normal. Vehicle taken to dealer 15-20 times. Replaced brake pads/ alternator/ battery/ wiring harness, and put in sensor. Did not remedy problem, vehicle at dealer at this time. Serpentine and tensioner belt broken. Security light blinks due to bad theft lock sensor assembly . Blower speeds inoperative. A/c control inoperative. Left front seat belt buckle falls to floor. Power window inoperable due to electrical switch failure.”
NHTSA complaint #890371, filed 2001-06Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 5 | 3% |
| 1997 | 2 | 2% |
| 1996 | 7 | 6% |
| 1995 | 9 | 6% |
| 1994 | 8 | 5% |
| 1993 | 3 | 2% |
| 1992 | 15 | 11% |
| 1991 | 26 | 13% |
| 1990 | 12 | 12% |
| 1989 | 11 | 10% |
| 1988 | 3 | 4% |
| 1987 | 5 | 31% |
| 1986 | 2 | 9% |
| 1985 | 1 | 6% |
| 1984 | 1 | 6% |
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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