1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass service brakes, hydraulic problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass — 25% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Abs light comes on very frequently when hitting a bump in the road or making a turn. Has done so since the car was purchased and has been in numerous times about problem, having several parts relating to abs and brakes replaced. *nm”
filed Oct 16, 2006
“Since I purchased the vehicle in 1997, there have been numerous problems. The front brakes have been replaced 3 times, once while still under warranty. The air conditioning unit failed, an $800 repair. The motor on the driver side window malfunctioned, a $400 repair. Today, while driving home the…”
filed Aug 21, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Cutlass years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 Cutlass | 16 | 20% |
| 1998 Cutlass | 37 | 24% |
| 1996 Cutlass | 20 | 16% |
| 1995 Cutlass | 36 | 23% |
| 1994 Cutlass | 35 | 24% |
| 1993 Cutlass | 45 | 32% |
| 1992 Cutlass | 51 | 38% |
| 1991 Cutlass | 60 | 31% |
| 1990 Cutlass | 51 | 50% |
| 1989 Cutlass | 42 | 37% |
| 1988 Cutlass | 34 | 46% |
| 1986 Cutlass | 3 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 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.