Worst 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 4 | — | 3 | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Rack And Pinion:Rack | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Hood | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 1 | 1 | — | — |
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1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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