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1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme vs 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
NHTSA complaints2238
Recall campaigns11
Service bulletins (TSBs)12
Investigations45
Crash reports33
Fire reports01
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)18–2120–23
Median reported incident mileage

Reported problems side by side

ComponentOldsmobile Cutlass SupremeOldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
Structure812
Service Brakes, Hydraulic57
Electrical System08
Engine and Engine Cooling23
Steering30
Suspension30
Exterior Lighting03
Power Train03

Symptoms owners describe

Rust / corrosion60
1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme

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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.