Complaints
182
Crashes
13
Fires
9
Injuries
8
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#112 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
Crash-related:2
#211 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Crash-related:2
#310 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 12 | 2 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 11 | 2 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 8 | — | — | 60,000 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 8 | 2 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 8 | 3 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 7 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum | 7 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Module | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 2 | — | 2 | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 2 | — | 2 | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Switch | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Webbing | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | — | — |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
12
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
11
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
60,000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
8
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
8
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Module
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Switch
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Webbing
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass has 182 NHTSA complaints, 13 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components with 12 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass?
Top reported problems: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components (12 complaints); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (11 complaints); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper (10 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 1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 60,000 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass?
NHTSA complaints for the 1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass include 13 crash-related reports, 9 fire reports, 8 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 1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1992 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 1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.
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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