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1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme vs 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme1988 Pontiac Grand Prix
NHTSA complaints2288
Recall campaigns11
Service bulletins (TSBs)12
Investigations48
Crash reports35
Fire reports01
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)18–2120–21
Median reported incident mileage

Reported problems side by side

ComponentOldsmobile Cutlass SupremePontiac Grand Prix
Service Brakes, Hydraulic547
Structure810
Suspension36
Electrical System08
Steering34
Engine and Engine Cooling24
Parking Brake05
Seats04

Symptoms owners describe

Rust / corrosion628
Brake problems07
1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
1988 Pontiac Grand Prix

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.