Complaints
193
Crashes
11
Fires
6
Injuries
8
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#111 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
#211 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
#38 complaints
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 11 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 11 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 8 | — | — | 31,493 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper | 7 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 6 | 4 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 5 | — | 1 | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 4 | — | 2 | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 4 | — | 2 | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 3 | 3 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Module | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Starter Assembly | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Wiring & Fuses | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 | — | — | — |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
31,493
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
6
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
3
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Module
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel Pump
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Starter Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Wiring & Fuses
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass has 193 NHTSA complaints, 11 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip with 11 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass?
Top reported problems: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (11 complaints); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components (11 complaints); Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner (8 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 1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 31,493 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass?
NHTSA complaints for the 1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass include 11 crash-related reports, 6 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 1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1993 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 1993 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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