Complaints
266
Crashes
13
Fires
11
Injuries
14
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#116 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
#216 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper
Avg mileage:80,000 mi
Fires:1
#315 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 16 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper | 16 | — | 1 | 80,000 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 15 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 15 | 2 | — | 90,711 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 14 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 13 | — | 1 | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 11 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 8 | — | — | 60,000 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 8 | 3 | — | 200,000 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 6 | — | 2 | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 5 | — | 2 | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 5 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Side/Rear Glass | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Module | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors | 2 | — | — | — |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
16
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper
16
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
80,000
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
15
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
90,711
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
60,000
Unintended Acceleration
8
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
200,000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Side/Rear Glass
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Module
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass has 266 NHTSA complaints, 13 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components with 16 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass?
Top reported problems: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components (16 complaints); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper (16 complaints, avg 80,000 mi); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine (15 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 100,440 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass?
NHTSA complaints for the 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass include 13 crash-related reports, 11 fire reports, 14 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components) and verify open recalls have been addressed.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Oldsmobile Cutlass reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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