1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass engine and engine cooling problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving 20 mph the vehicle stalled. The consumer tried to restart the vehicle but was unable to do so. The vehicle was towed to the consumer's residence. *ak the light device flashed red/green before going dead on a steep hill and or dangerous curve. The steering locked and the brakes went…”
filed Apr 28, 2004
“Accidental fire in parked running car in outside lot, toxic fire caused carbon monoxide in passenger compartment from engine, occupant aquired burns on 27% of his body (attorney for client, client deceased).”
filed Feb 27, 2001
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Cutlass years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 Cutlass | 13 | 16% |
| 1998 Cutlass | 32 | 21% |
| 1997 Cutlass | 15 | 16% |
| 1996 Cutlass | 15 | 12% |
| 1995 Cutlass | 9 | 6% |
| 1994 Cutlass | 17 | 11% |
| 1993 Cutlass | 9 | 6% |
| 1992 Cutlass | 18 | 13% |
| 1991 Cutlass | 30 | 16% |
| 1990 Cutlass | 7 | 7% |
| 1988 Cutlass | 8 | 11% |
| 1986 Cutlass | 3 | 13% |
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.