1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass electrical system problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“1989 cutlass calias. Consumer writes in regards to while traveling the steering wheel locked up and vehicle had no brakes. *smd the consumer stated her husband was not able to control the vehicle, and hit a median. The consumer wasn't driving very fast. The consumer no longer owns the vehicle. *jb”
filed Apr 15, 2014
“When driving 70mph a fire started in the rear right side of the vehicle, causing the consumer to pull over. Dealer has been notified. *ak”
filed Aug 20, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electrical System problems in other Cutlass years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 Cutlass | 18 | 23% |
| 1998 Cutlass | 16 | 10% |
| 1997 Cutlass | 15 | 16% |
| 1996 Cutlass | 15 | 12% |
| 1995 Cutlass | 18 | 12% |
| 1994 Cutlass | 19 | 13% |
| 1993 Cutlass | 21 | 15% |
| 1992 Cutlass | 22 | 16% |
| 1991 Cutlass | 23 | 12% |
| 1990 Cutlass | 9 | 9% |
| 1988 Cutlass | 6 | 8% |
| 1986 Cutlass | 2 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.