Complaints
161
Crashes
9
Fires
1
Injuries
8
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#112 complaints
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Avg mileage:84,741 mi
Crash-related:1
#211 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Avg mileage:600 mi
Crash-related:1
#38 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:76,400 mi
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING:RACK AND PINION | 12 | 1 | — | 84,741 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 11 | 1 | — | 600 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 8 | — | 1 | 76,400 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 6 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 5 | — | — | 76,700 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT | 5 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 5 | — | — | 71,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 4 | 3 | — | 98,349 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 4 | — | — | 129,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 4 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 4 | 1 | — | 86,165 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM | 4 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 3 | — | — | 71,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS | 3 | — | — | 205,583 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 3 | — | — | 137,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 3 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS | 2 | — | — | 235,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE | 2 | — | — | 98,597 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | 2 | — | — | 60,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 2 | — | — | 61,637 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING | 2 | — | — | 130,000 mi |
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
12
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
84,741
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
600
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
76,400
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
76,700
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
71,000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
4
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
98,349
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
129,000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
86,165
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
71,000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
205,583
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
137,000
SUSPENSION:FRONT
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
AIR BAGS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
235,000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
98,597
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
60,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
61,637
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STEERING
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
130,000
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